Name: Lime Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 cup Long grain white rice; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons Lime zest; 2 tablespoons Lime Juice; 0.5 cup Cilantro

From the Cook

1/4

Lime Cilantro Rice

It is a Keeper Verified

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

This recipe also lives on It is a Keeper. Show them some love by checking it out! 😊

Check out original post! 😊

Original PostView

Instructions

Bring the water to a boil.

Rinse the rice.

Stir in rice, butter and salt.

Cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Turn off the heat, fluff rice and stir in the lime zest, lime juice and cilantro.

Serve immediately.

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast the Rice First 🍚
Toast the dry rice in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding water to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushy texture, creating a firmer grain structure.
Add Cilantro at the End 🌿
Reserve fresh cilantro and lime zest to stir in after cooking is complete; heat destroys their delicate flavors, so adding them at the end preserves maximum vibrancy and freshness.
Use Fresh Lime Juice Strategically 🍋
Add half the lime juice to the cooking water and the remaining half after cooking; this balances flavor development during cooking while preserving bright, fresh notes in the finished dish.
Maintain Proper Water Ratio 💧
Use exactly 2:1 water-to-rice ratio and avoid lifting the lid while cooking; this creates the ideal steam environment for perfectly fluffy, separate grains every time.
Let it Rest Before Fluffing 🧈
Remove rice from heat and cover for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork; this allows residual steam to finish cooking and makes the grains more tender and easier to separate.