Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Time

25 Min

SErves

8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice  uncooked
  • 2-2.5 cups water  depending on cooking method
  • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ¾ cup cilantro  finely chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice  adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice  adjust to taste
  • ½ tablespoon salt  adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Thoroughly rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess debris and starches.
  • Add the rinsed and drained wet rice to the rice cooker along with 2.5 cups of water and 4 bay leaves and stir to combine.
  • Secure the lid and cook using the “white rice” setting.
  • Once fully cooked, remove the steamed bay leaves, then thoroughly fluff rice with a fork.
  • Add in the oil, lemon juice, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and kosher salt to taste and fluff thoroughly again with a fork to combine. 
  • Add half the amount of lemon and lime juice and tasting first as this flavor can be overpowering.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool completely to refrigerate/freeze for meal prep.