Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish made with jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, butter, and lime juice - just like the famous Chipotle version. Perfect as a base for burritos or as a side dish.

4 servings
31 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white jasmine rice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse rice several times with cold water until water runs clear. Drain well in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer rice to a medium pot. Add salt and 1 1/4 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 18-21 minutes.

    21 min

  2. 2.

    Remove from heat. Let stand, covered and undisturbed, 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff, then gently fold in cilantro, butter, and lime juice.

    10 min