CAFE PASQUAL'S CILANTRO RICE

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Cooled with cilantro & scallion, this rice is also heated with a chile kick. Adapted from Gourmet magazine - July 2006.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapenos, including seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
  • While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.).
  • Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 443.3, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.6

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