Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

• porsi: 6 servings
• waktu aktif: 10 minutes
• total waktu: 30 minutes

Bahan-bahan

1 cup jasmine rice

1 lime (zested and juiced)

1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

2 cups water or veggie/chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup finely diced green onion (optional)

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Petunjuk

rinse rice

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer.

saute rice and garlic

Add the rice, garlic and olive oil to a large pot and toast for 3-4 minutes.

bring to a boil

Add in the water and salt and stir to mix. Bring to a low boil.

reduce heat

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

simmer

Remove the lid and let finish cooking uncovered for 5 minutes so it does not get mushy. (see notes)

fluff

When all liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. If the rice is a bit too al dente, keep the heat off, but put the lid on and let it steam for about 10 minutes.

serve

Stir in the finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, zest and red pepper flakes/green onion if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrisi

• Ukuran Porsi: 1 bowl
• Kalori: 271 kcal
• Total Lemak: 5.2 g
• Total Karbohidrat: 50 g
• Serat Diet: 1.1 g
• Protein: 4.6 g