I love Chipotle. My favorite part about Chipotle, whether I get a burrito or a bowl, is the cilantro rice and black beans. I'm convinced it's just rice, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. The exact combination still eludes me. This rice doesn't really taste like Chipotle rice. But it still tastes delicious.
That's good enough for me. For now.
Cilantro Lime Rice:
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups water
1 tsp kosher salt
Juice of 2 limes
Handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
Rinse rice at least twice to get some of the starch off. Bring rice and water to a boil; let the water boil off just until little holes start appearing in the surface of the rice (let it go too long, it will burn. It’s a delicate process). Immediately turn burner to low and cover. Let rice cook for 20 minutes on the heat, then remove from heat and allow to sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
Empty rice into a large bowl and toss with remaining ingredients.
Serves 3-4
--Jirafa
2 comments:
Have you tried chicken stock?
I cook rice with chicken stock occasionally but I think the taste is too heavy for this kind of recipe.
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