Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice

from ButterYum

makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 1/4 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • zest of 1 lime

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 1/2 limes)

  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. In a 3-quart or larger saucepan with a tight fitting lid, cook the dry rice in half of the butter until toasted.

  2. Add the garlic and continue stirring for 30-60 seconds until fragrant; immediately stir in water, salt, and lime zest.

  3. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes.

  4. Remove cover and stir in lime juice,

  5. Stir in remaining butter until melted, followed by cilantro leaves.

Note

  • Leftover rice can be frozen in an airtight container. Just microwave for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

adapted from SimplyRecipes