Cilantro Lime Rice - Pulse Cuisine

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)

02 - 2 cups water

03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

05 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

07 - 1 teaspoon lime zest

08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for finishing)

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

02 - In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the rice, 1 tablespoon butter, and salt.

03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

04 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

05 - Fluff rice with a fork then gently stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest.

06 - For extra richness, fold in an additional tablespoon of butter if desired.

07 - Serve warm.

01 -

It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can make it while grilling without breaking a sweat.
Fresh cilantro and lime transform basic rice into something that tastes restaurant-quality without any fussing.
It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it works for almost any crowd you're feeding.

02 -

Don't skip the rinsing step or your rice will be gummy; I learned this the hard way on my first attempt.
Stir in the cilantro and lime only after the rice has finished cooking—heat will turn the cilantro dark and muddy-tasting.
If your rice turns out dry, you probably peeked under the lid too much during cooking; resist the urge and trust the process.

03 -

Make extra and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days—it's perfect for quick lunches and reheats beautifully in a covered skillet with a splash of water.
For the most vibrant lime flavor, zest your limes before cutting them in half to juice, and use both the zest and juice for maximum impact.