Ingredients
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water, stirring the rice with your hand to remove any excess starch. This step helps ensure the rice cooks up light and fluffy.
- Add Rice and Water to the Rice Cooker: Transfer the rinsed rice to your rice cooker and add the 2 cups of water. Give it a gentle stir to distribute the rice evenly.
- Cook the Rice: Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the “cook” or “white rice” setting. Allow the rice to cook until the machine automatically switches to the “warm” setting, indicating the rice is done.
- Fluff and Add Flavors: Once the rice is cooked, use a rice paddle or fork to gently fluff and mix the rice. Then, add the freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined.
- Optional Butter Addition: For an extra layer of richness, you can stir in the unsalted butter at this stage, allowing it to melt and coat the rice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your delicious Cilantro Lime Rice in Rice Cooker is now ready to be served! Fluff the rice one more time before scooping it into bowls or serving it alongside your main dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Americans
Keywords: Quick and Easy Cilantro Lime Rice in Rice Cooker