Best Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice Recipes

CILANTRO-LIME BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil/butter over low heat.
• Add rice and lime juice.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add water and salt, bring to a full boil.
• Cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed (approx. 25 mins).
• Fluff rice with a fork
• Sprinkle cilantro.

CILANTRO LIME BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• zest and juice the lime. Make sure you rinse your rice well. Add rice, water, 1/2 the lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a rice cooker. When the rice is done, fold in the cilantro, lime zest, and remaining lime juice. Season to taste with the salt.

CILANTRO LIME BASMATI BROWN RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add rice and vegetable broth to 3 quart pan; bring to boil over high heat, give it a quick stir, cover and lower heat to lowest simmer setting. Continue to simmer on low for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, or until any remaining liquid in bottom of pan is absorbed. Fluff with fork. While rice cooks, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, cumin, and pepper. Pour over cooked rice, add the cilantro, and lightly toss with fork until combined. Taste and add salt, if desired. Freezes and reheats well. Rice and broth may be cooked in a rice cooker instead of on stove top. Recipe may be doubled.

CILANTRO LIME BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.