Fresh Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe (Stovetop or IP)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (diced (yellow or sweet))
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tsp garlic (minced)
• zest of 1 lime
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 3 - 4 cups water (depending on cooking method)
• juice from 1-2 limes (depending on personal taste)
• 1 cup cilantro (chopped (about 1 small head))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Instant Pot Instructions ---

2. 2

   Turn the Instant Pot to saute and allow to get very hot.

3. 3

   Saute oil, onion, and rice until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and lime zest and cook for 30 more seconds.

4. 4

   Turn off Instant Pot. Add salt and 3 cups of water. Close the lid and turn the venting knob to "Sealing." Select the "Rice" function (will cook for ~20 minutes). After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes (don't open the lid or move the venting knob). Then move knob to "Venting" and open the lid once steam has escaped.

5. 5

   Fluff the rice thoroughly with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and the juice from 1-2 limes (add more or less to reach your preferred level of limey-ness). Fluff with a fork again to incorporate cilantro and lime juice. Serve.

6. 6

   --- Stovetop Instructions ---

7. 7

   Allow a medium sauce pan to get hot over medium-high heat. Saute oil, onion, and rice until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and lime zest and cook for 30 more seconds.

8. 8

   Add salt and 4 cups of water. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes (should be softly simmering). Don't open the lid. After 20 minutes, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes with the lid on.

9. 9

   Fluff the rice thoroughly with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and the juice from 1-2 limes (add more or less to reach your preferred level of limey-ness). Fluff with a fork again to incorporate cilantro and lime juice. Serve.