Description
A vibrant and zesty side dish featuring fluffy long grain white rice enhanced with fresh cilantro, lime, and unsalted butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold, running water in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
- In the bowl of the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Set the rice cooker to the ‘plain’ setting or follow the instructions provided with your rice cooker.
- Once the rice is cooked, carefully open the rice cooker to release the steam. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Add the butter, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cooked rice in the rice cooker. Mix the rice gently with the butter and seasonings until well combined, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Notes
For best results, rinse the rice thoroughly and allow it to sit in water for 30 minutes before cooking. Experiment with different types of lime for varying flavors.
