Cilantro Rice

Name: Cilantro Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; 1/4 cup scallion, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, including seeds, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, including seeds, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

1

Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
2

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
3

While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
4

Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.