Cilantro lime rice gives white rice a zesty upgrade. Chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice are mixed with fluffy white rice to complement any Mexican meal.
Ingredients :
2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice or long grain white rice
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime juiced
Directions :
Rinse rice and drain well.
Bring rice, bay leaf, water and salt to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Stir in lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Serve.
