CARMITA'S CILANTRO LIME RICE (ARROZ BLANCO CON CILANTRO Y LIMON)

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While visiting Guadalajara some 20 years back. I was invited to eat at a very nice little cafe. Along with my tacos I was served this white rice with what looked like cilantro mixed through out. Upon sinking my teeth into the rice I was really surprised. "Wow What Flavor" I have been hooked ever since. Lucky for me the cook was a...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tbsp olive oil maybe a tad more
1 c jasmine rice or long grain white rice, pre rinsed twice in cool water and drained of all the excess water.
1 1/2 c chicken broth
3 clove fresh garlic mashed or put through the garlic press
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice ( not the stuff in the bottle)
1/2 tsp fresh lime zest
1/2 c fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp salt and a little black pepper
1/4 c diced sweet vidalia onion

Steps:

  • 1. Add the oil to a heavy sauce pan and heat on low. Add the garlic/onion and saute a little until onion is limp. Add the raw rice, make sure you have rinsed it twice under cool water and drained or strained real well of all the excess water. Add to the garlic/onion and oil and begin to stir real good so as to incorporate all the oil and garlic real good into the rice. Saute like this for about two minutes.
  • 2. Add the chicken broth, salt, lime juice and bring to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil. Reduce heat to low Cover and cook for about 15/20 minutes or according to the rice package directions.
  • 3. When the rice is done, add the lime zest and the chopped cilantro and stir into the rice to mix in real well. Serve Immediately. You can serve with any type meat or chicken or fish.
  • 4. Above I show it served as a bed for my grilled chipotle shrimp. Enjoy...

Emily IYANGO
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This rice is perfect for a summer cookout.


Linnah Karisa
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This rice is a great way to add some color to your plate.


Akim
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I love that this rice is made with healthy ingredients.


andrew nyakundi
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This rice is a great way to use up leftover cilantro.


Victoria Cabrera
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I highly recommend this rice recipe.


Nasira Sebbi
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This rice is a great way to add some flavor to your meals.


Sphesihle Masondo123
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I've tried many cilantro lime rice recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Scot Gore
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This rice is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Suman Pariyar
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I love the fresh flavor of this rice.


Kim Simpson
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This rice is the perfect side dish for any meal.


Magsar Batjargal
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I've made this rice several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ruma Hossein
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This is my new favorite rice recipe! It's so simple and delicious.


William Kemp
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I made this rice for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so easy to make.


Ali khan sahito
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This rice is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of cilantro and lime, and the rice is cooked perfectly.