Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice with Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh flavor and is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear.

In a pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it up.

Add 1.5 cups of raw basmati rice to the pot and fry it for a few minutes until fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and fry for another minute.

Pour in 2.25 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Let it simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

While the rice is cooking, zest the whole lime and set the zest aside.

After the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

Add the lime juice and lime zest to the rice.

Finely chop the cilantro leaves and mix them into the rice.

Taste the rice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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