Cilantro Lime Rice
Fresh cilantro, shallot, garlic, and lime zest are blended into a thick green base and cooked directly into the rice. Finished with fresh lime juice for a bright, balanced cilantro lime rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 2-3 tbsp chicken stock, just enough to blend
- 2 tbsp butter or avocado oil
- 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice (to finish)
Instructions
- Make the green baseAdd cilantro, shallot, garlic, lime zest, and a small amount of chicken stock to a blender. Blend until it forms a thick, spoonable green mixture.Cook off the raw flavorHeat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the garlic and shallot soften and lose their sharp edge.Toast the riceAdd the dry basmati rice and stir to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the grains to lightly toast.Add liquid and seasonReduce heat to medium-low. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock. Add salt and white pepper and stir once to combine.CookBring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes.RestTurn off heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.FinishFluff with a fork, then stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.ServeGarnish with additional cilantro or lime zest if desired.
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