Sesame-Lime Rice

Name: Sesame-Lime Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup long-grain white rice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see page 365); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see page 365)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

1

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2

Add rice; season with salt and pepper.
3

Return to a boil; reduce heat.
4

Cover; simmer until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 15 to 17 minutes.
5

Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6

Add sesame seeds, oil, and lime zest and juice.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Fluff with a fork, then toss to combine and serve.