Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingrédients

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 small cloves garlic (pressed through garlic press)
• 1 cup jasmine rice (190g)
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• zest from 1 lime
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Préparation

1. 1

   Add the rice, butter, and garlic into a small/medium pot.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and then for about 30-60 seconds or until all the rice grains are coated in butter and the garlic is fragrant.

3. 3

   Add water and salt, stir to combine.

4. 4

   Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Take the pot off the heat (leave the lid on) and let rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Open the pot and fluff the rice with a fork.

7. 7

   Add finely grated lime zest, lime juice, and finely chopped cilantro. Stir with a fork until evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Season to taste with salt (if necessary) and black pepper.

9. 9

   Enjoy!