Cilantro Lime Rice
A fresh, tangy, delicious rice dish with fresh cilantro and zesty limes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups of the rice of your choice
- water
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
For regular rice...
- Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a sauce pan placed over medium heat
- Add 2 cloves of finely minced garlic into the pan and cook, stirring consistently, for 60 seconds
- Add 2 cups of rice and a pinch of salt into the pan and cook, stirring consistently, until the rice begins to lightly brown
- Add the manufacturers suggested amount of water to the rice and stir to incorporate
- Bring water to a boil and cook according to manufacturers directions
For instant rice...
- Bring the amount of water suggested by the manufacturer to a boil in a medium saucepan
- Once boiling, add 2 cups of a rice, a pinch of salt and 2 finely minced cloves of garlic to the water
- Cook according to manufacturers instructions
Assembly...
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer the pan onto a heatproof surface
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime zest, 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro and mix to combine
- Enjoy immediately