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Lime Cilantro Rice




Source of Recipe


homemadesimple






Recipe Introduction


Lime Cilantro Rice makes a flavorful bed for sweet corn cakes, filling for a burrito or a great side for fresh fish.





List of Ingredients



• 3 teaspoons butter
  
• 1 lime, juiced
  
• 1 cup basmati rice
  
• 1 1/2 cups water
  
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or more as desired
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
   
2. Add juice from half of the lime and rice, fry while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
   
3. Add water and bring to a boil.
   
4. Reduce heat, and cook, covered, until tunnels form in rice and water is fully absorbed.
   
5. Add juice from the other half of the lime and more water if needed. Carefully stir and fluff the rice.
   
6. Add cilantro as desired and serve.