Cilantro Lime White Rice

Method

Perfectly fluffy, pearly white rice grains. A sharp zing from the lime juice followed by the punchy freshness of freshly chopped cilantro.

1. 1

   Rinse the white rice in cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs perfectly clear. This removes surface starch to prevent the rice from sticking.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, heat the sunflower oil. Sauté the chopped yellow onion and garlic without browning. They should become translucent and release their fragrance.

3. 3

   Pour the rice into the saucepan. Stir well to coat each grain with fat. The rice should become slightly translucent on the edges, like mother-of-pearl.

4. 4

   Pour in the mineral water and grey sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to minimum. Cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes without ever lifting the lid. The rice is ready when small craters form on the surface.

5. 5

   Off the heat, add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped fresh cilantro. Gently fluff with a fork to avoid breaking the grains. The rice should be shiny and light.