Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup white basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Instruction

  • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil or butter over low heat. If using butter, stir it occasionally until melted. Add the rice and lime juice and stir for 1 minute. Add the water and salt. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, turn down the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed about 25 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro.