Cafe Pasqual's Cilantro Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Cooled with cilantro & scallion, this rice is also heated with a chile kick. Adapted from Gourmet magazine - July 2006. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice |
2 cups water |
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro |
1/2 cup chopped white onion |
1/4 cup chopped scallion |
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapenos, including seeds |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
3. While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.).
4. Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.
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