Green Cilantro Rice

37 min · 4 servings · beginner · prep

Limey herb rice that works as a high-energy base without stealing attention from the fillings.

Ingredients

• 3½ cups Rice
• 5¼ cups Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1½ cups Cilantro, packed
• 2 whole Lime, zested and juiced
• 1½ tbsp Olive Oil

Steps

1. Cook: Rinse rice until the water runs mostly clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until tender, about 18 minutes.
2. Steam: Turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 7 minutes.
3. Finish: Blend cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and olive oil into a loose green paste. Fold it through the hot rice until evenly streaked and fragrant.

Makes

• 10½ cups Green Cilantro Rice