Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice Recipes

LIME CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.

CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Heat up a dollop of oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat
• Saute 1 cup of rice in the saucepan until lightly browned
• Add 2 cups of stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the rice
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a light simmer
• Let simmer until the liquid is absorbed
• Turn off heat and cover, letting rice sit in its own steam for a few minutes
• Rinse 1/2 bunch of cilantro and twist off the bottom stems, chopping roughly
• Add to a blender along with 2 Tablespoons lime juice and 1 garlic clove
• Add a couple tablespoons of water (or oil) and blend the ingredients together
• Add the lime cilantro mixture to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly
• Taste for salt
• Add additional cilantro if desired

MEXICAN CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water to release some of the excess starch.
• Heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add the oil. When the oil is warm, add the diced onion, garlic, rinsed rice, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the onion starts to turn translucent.
• Add the water, salt, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, covered, until the water is fully absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lime juice, zest, and cilantro. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot with sliced jalapeño pepper and a few stems of cilantro as a garnish, if desired.

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice, water, and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, cilantro, and salt; fluff with a fork and serve.