We recently found a new to us Mexican restaurant here in Spokane and it has become our go-to date night spot.Ā Ā There is just something about Mexican food that makes me happy. I decided to try and start making some of our favorite Mexican food at home. This way I can save a bit of money and have fun in the kitchen at the same time.Ā Today we are sharing this delicious Cilantro Lime Recipe Recipe I know you are going to love!
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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
We have been having so much fun making new dishes! Here are a few of my favorites that we have shared!
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Ingredients needed to make Cilantro Lime Rice
2 C Basmati Rice ( best rice ever )
2 tsp salt
1 Bay leaf
5 TBSP finely chopped Cilantro
1/4 Ā cup Fresh Lime Juice
2 TBSP Lemon Juice
How to make Cilantro Lime RiceĀ
-Bring 8 C of water to a boil in a pot.
-Add the rice, salt, and a bay leaf.
-Return the water, rice, sale and bay leaf to a boil.
-Boil for an additional 12 minutes , uncovered.
-Remove the bay leaf.
-Using a fine strainer drain the rice.
-Rinse with hot water.
-Put the rice in bowl.
-Cut the cilantro into little pieces.
-Juice the lime.
-Juice the lemon.
-Stir in the cut cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice.
-Add salt if more seasoning is needed.
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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 C Basmati Rice best rice ever
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 Bay leaf
- 5 TBSP Cilantro finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Bring 8 C of water to a boil in a pot.
- Add the rice, salt, and a bay leaf.
- -Return the water, rice, salt, and bay leaf to a boil.
- Boil for an additional 12 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Using a fine strainer drain the rice.
- Rinse with hot water.
- Put the rice in a bowl.
- Cut the cilantro into little pieces.
- Juice the lime.
- Juice the lemon.
- Stir in the cut cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice.
- Add salt if more seasoning is needed.
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared November 15, 2015
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