Toasted Garlic Rice With Fresh Herbs And Lime Recipes

TOASTED GARLIC RICE WITH HERBS AND LIME

Steps:

• Place rice in strainer.
• Rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
• Drain well.
• Bring broth and lime juice to simmer in medium saucepan.
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic; sauté until golden and sticky, about 1 minute.
• Add rice; stir 2 minutes.
• Add hot broth mixture and 3/4 teaspoon salt and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover.
• Cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
• Add herbs and lime peel to rice; fluff with fork.
• Season with additional salt, if desired.

GARLIC CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice and salt. Cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn. Add 2 cups of the broth and the juice and zest of 2 limes and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is done. Add more liquid as needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky.
• Just before serving, stir through the juice of 1 lime and lots of chopped cilantro.