Coconut Lime Cilantro Rice

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May. 02, 2012

Who gets bored of the same old rice? I do! This rice really has such amazing flavor that will really add a kick to your whole dinner! You get a subtle coconut flavor and the the freshness of the lime and cilantro make you want/need more.

Ingredients

Canned coconut milk 14 Ounce
Water 1 1/4 Cup (20 tbs)
Jasmine rice/Long grain rice 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs)
Lime 2 , zested and juiced
Salt 1 Pinch
Cilantro 1 Bunch (100 gm) , chopped

Directions

MAKING

1. In a pot over medium high heat, pour the coconut milk, water, stir to mix and add in the rice.

2. Stir it and allow to come to a boil.

3. Once the rice mixture comes to boil, turn down the heat to low, put the lid on and allow to cook for about 25 minutes.

4. After 25 minutes, add in the lime zest and juice, salt and cilantro.

5. Using a fork fluff the rice and also mix well.

SERVING

6. Serve hot as desired.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 466Calories from Fat 193

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 21 g32.3%

Saturated Fat 17 g85%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 89 mg3.71%

Total Carbohydrates 65 g21.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars

Protein 9 g18%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet