Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or basmati/jasmine rice)
- 1 ¾ cups water (or chicken/vegetable broth for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1–2 limes (about 2–3 tablespoons)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
Add the rinsed rice, water (or broth), butter (or oil), and salt to the rice cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the “White Rice” or “Cook” setting. Let the rice cook completely without opening the lid.
While the rice is cooking, zest and juice the lime(s). Finely chop the cilantro and mince the garlic (if using).
Once the rice is cooked, let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic. Gently mix until well combined.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: (Serves 4)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Easy Cilantro Lime Rice in Rice Cooker