For years, I have eaten what restaurants have called cilantro lime rice without really tasting the cilantro or the lime. So, I decided to come up with an updated version of this recipe that allows the flavor of the lime and the cilantro to shine.
The lime is not shy in this dish and the cilantro is refreshing Both are stars with the rice as a great base for delivery.
You will need:
6 cups of cooked rice
the zest of 1 lime
the juice of 2 limes
1/2 bunch of chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon each of salt & pepper
While the rice is still warm, stir in the ingredients. Let sit for 15 minutes and then serve. This also works well with brown rice, which gives a heartier feel and nutty taste.
From the heart of my purple kitchen to you.
Enjoy!!!
S.
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ReplyDeleteThis recipe reminds me of one I got years ago from Southern Living. The difference is that the rice is cooked with part water and part coconut milk. then the lime zest, juice and cilantro are added. It's part of a Thai menu. Interesting how the Thai and Mexican cooking, and spices overlap isn't it?