Cilantro Lime Rice

  Ingredients:

• 3 cups Basmati rice
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tsp salt
• 9 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 4 tbsp lime juice (2-3 limes)

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice several times until the water runs mostly clear
2. (Recommended) Soak the rice in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then drain well. This helps the grains cook evenly and stay fluffy
3. Add the rice, water (or chicken broth), vegetable oil, and salt to your rice cooker.
4. Cook using the White Rice setting (or the standard setting for basmati if your rice cooker has one).
5. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes after the cooker switches to warm.
6. Fluff gently with a fork or rice paddle.
7. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Notes

• Chicken broth can be substituted for the water for a richer flavor.
• For Jasmine Rice: Use 3 cups jasmine rice and 3½ cups water. Skip the soaking step, then follow the recipe as written. Jasmine rice has a softer texture and a naturally floral aroma, while basmati rice produces lighter, fluffier, more distinct grains.
• For a brighter citrus flavor, add 1–2 teaspoons of lime zest along with the lime juice.