Cilantro Lime White Rice

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

• Prep time: 10 min
• Cook time: 18 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 347
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 61 g
• Fat: 8 g

Ingredients

• 300 g White rice ( rinsed )
• 600 ml Mineral water
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( finely diced )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 piece Fresh cilantro ( chopped )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 piece Lime zest ( finely grated )

Instructions

1. Rice preparation

   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. Sauté the aromatics

   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. Glaze the rice

   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. Absorption cooking

   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. Finishing and flavoring

   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.

Chef's tips

• Never lift the lid during cooking; the steam is essential for tender grains.
• For a richer flavor, replace the water with a light chicken broth.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to restore fluffiness.