Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)
This easy Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker for a foolproof recipe. The lime juice and fresh cilantro, gives it a refreshing flavor.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cup jasmine or long grain rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 large bay leaf or 2 small ones
- 1 lime (the juice of 1 lime)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice,
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, (or more to taste)
- 2 Tablespoons rice bran oil (avocado, soybean or any other mild flavor oil)
- ¾ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
To the rice cooker pot, add the rice, water and bay leaf.
- 3
Close the lid of the rice cooker and turn it on. The rice cooker will automatically turn off when the rice is done cooking (usually after 20-30 minutes).
- 4
Let the rice sit in the rice cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow it to steam and absorb any remaining water.
- 5
Fluff the rice with a fork and add the salt, oil, lime/lemon juice. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients gently. Lastly, add the chopped cilantro and fold gently.
- 6
Serve hot as a side dish.