Description
Bright lime, warm garlic, and fresh cilantro elevate fluffy rice into a vivid, tangy side that complements any dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 185 g (1 cup) long-grain jasmine rice
- 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) water
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 6 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Zest from 1 lime
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lime juice
- 15 g (1/2 cup) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 14 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and measure the rice: Rinse 185 g of jasmine rice under cold running water for 30–60 seconds until clear.
- Toast the rice: Heat 15 ml of oil in a medium saucepan, add drained rice, and toast for 90–120 seconds until nutty and glossy.
- Add water and simmer: Add 360 ml of water and 6 g of salt, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Rest and finish with lime and cilantro: Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes. Uncover, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro; fold gently with a fork.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Rinsing the rice is crucial to keep it fluffy. The recipe can be made ahead and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220 g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg