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Cilantro Lime Rice

Cultural Context

Cilantro Lime Rice is a popular side dish in Peruvian cuisine, often served with grilled meats and seafood. The bright flavors of cilantro and lime elevate simple rice, making it a refreshing accompaniment. This dish has gained popularity beyond Peru, often appearing in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, appreciated for its vibrant taste and versatility.

PeruvianPEside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chicken bullion
1/4 white onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 lime
small bunch cilantro
2 cups water

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.

1

Squeeze the juice out of half of a lime.

2

Chop 1/4 of a white onion.

3

Mince 1 garlic clove.

4

Heat a medium deep frying pan on medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of canola oil.

5

Once the oil is hot, add 1 cup of long grain rice and fry until it turns a golden color.

6

Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the rice.

7

Add 2 cups of water, the lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of chicken bullion to the pan.

8

Add a pinch of salt and mix everything well.

9

Add the small bunch of chopped cilantro and cover the pan.

10

Let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes.

11

After 25 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

medium deep frying panknifecutting boardmeasuring cups

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Also Known As

Arroz con CilantroCilantro Rice

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