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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Cilantro Lime Rice


Prep: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup extra long grain rice or basmati
1/2 lime, squeezed for juice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cilantro
3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions: In a small or medium heavy pot add water, rice, salt and 1 teaspoon of oil.  Boil on high until most of the water evaporates.  When water just skims the top of the rice reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes.  After 15 minutes turn heat off and leave for 5 minutes, keeping rice covered.  In a medium bowl combine rice, cilantro, lime juice and 2 teaspoons of oil.  Mix together.