Cilantro lime rice is a fragrant, easy, and versatile side dish that brings a bright, zesty flavor to any meal. This recipe features fluffy jasmine rice, cooked perfectly with a touch of minced garlic.
Whether you are serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish, cilantro lime rice is sure to become your new favorite!
Jasmine rice is extremely easy to cook in one pot, without any soaking in advance. Once the rice is cooked, it is gently stirred with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped scallions. The combo of fresh herbs and citrus transforms simple rice into a vibrant and flavorful accompaniment.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Jasmine rice
- Water
- Salt
- Garlic - minced
- Olive oil
- Chopped cilantro
- Scallion - finely chopped
- Lime juice - fresh or bottled
Optional toppings:
- Cilantro leaves
- Red pepper flakes
How to make cilantro lime rice
Step 1. Rinse the jasmine rice and drain well using a strainer.
Step 2. Place the rice, water, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt in a small saucepan.
Step 3. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed. Turn the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Step 4. Add the cilantro, scallion, remaining olive oil, and lime juice. Stir gently. Season with more salt if desired.
Step 5. Serve with cilantro leaves and red pepper flakes.
FAQ
I like to chop up stems and leaves together. If preferred, you can remove thick stems.
Cilantro lime rice can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, or kept frozen for up to 2 months. Microwave or cook over the stovetop for a few minutes to reheat.
Pair this dish with...
- Chicken Satay Stir Fry
- Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry
- Almond Crusted Salmon with Japanese Spicy Mayo Sauce
Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice (Stovetop recipe)
Equipment
- 1 x small saucepan with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil used in two parts
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 stalk scallion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Optional toppings:
- Cilantro leaves
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice and drain well using a strainer.
- Place the rice, water, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed. Turn the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the cilantro, scallion, remaining olive oil, and lime juice. Stir gently. Season with more salt if desired.
- Serve with cilantro leaves and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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