Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Butter; 1 Cup Jasmine Rice; 2 Cloves Garlic; minced; 2 Cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Tbsp Lime Zest; 3 Tbsp Lime Juice; 4 oz Cilantro; chopped

admin July 10, 2026

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Beginner

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This bright and zesty side dish showcases the flavors of lime, garlic, and cilantro and is used as to offset heavy and spicy foods.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Author: admin

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Butter
1 Cup Jasmine Rice
2 Cloves Garlic; minced
2 Cups Water
1 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Lime Zest
3 Tbsp Lime Juice
4 oz Cilantro; chopped

Instructions

Mise en place

A French culinary phrase that means "everything in its place". Gathering all the prepared ingredients beforehand helps to create a streamlined and lower stress cooking environment.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the rice and saute until the rice becomes white and slightly browned.
Add in the garlic, salt, and lime zest. Cook until the garlic is fragrant (about 2 minutes).
Add in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed by the rice.
Remove from heat and fold in the cilantro and lime juice.