Lime Cilantro Rice

 I made this for the first time recently when I made Chicken Fajitas. It is very good. I used basmati rice, which is very different from long grain rice; but you can use either one. This recipe was found here on this site. Simply Recipes Cilantro Lime Rice This rice can be served with Asian or Mexican dishes.

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2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, or other long-grain white rice

2 1/4 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

Finely grated zest of one lime

3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice

1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro (use the leaves and just the upper, tender stems)

1. Brown the rice in the canola oil in a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to coat the rice in the oil, until the rice has started to brown. Stir occasionally.

2. Add the water, salt, and lime zest to the skillet and bring it to a rolling boil. Cover the skillet and turn the burner down to low heat so it will slowly simmer. Cook undisturbed for about 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the water. Check on it to make sure the water has not boiled away before the rice has had a chance to cook through. Turn off burner and leave the cover on for 10 minutes, so it can finish steaming. Fluff rice with a fork.

3. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro, and serve.