Mexican Cilantro Rice
A simple, flavorful Mexican cilantro rice to pair with your favorite Mexican mains!
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro - rinsed and drained see notes
- broth/stock/water to equal 2 cups - see notes
- a drizzle of coconut or olive oil
- 1 cup rice - see notes
- 1 shallot - or 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the cilantro at the base of the leaves. Add them to the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Add 1/2 cup of liquid. Pulse until you have a very green liquid (very finely chopped cilantro).
- Using a spatula (you don't want to miss any!), add to a 2 cup glass measuring pitcher. Add liquid to exactly 2 cups. Set aside.
- To a smallish saucepan, add a drizzle of coconut or olive oil. Bring to medium-high heat.
- Add the shallot or onion, garlic, cumin, and rice. Saute until fragrant and shallot is softened. Don't brown it.
- Pour the cilantro mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to simmer. Cover.
- Simmer 19 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow it to rest 5 minutes not lifting the lid.
- Fluff with a fork, and garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
The size of a bunch of cilantro varies. I want at least a cup tightly packed.
I prefer broth or stock to water, but the choice is yours.
I keep either basmati or jasmine rice in my well-stocked pantry. I find the ratio of jasmine rice to liquid is more like 1:1.5 rather than 1:2 like regular long grain rice or basmati. Some cooks recommend less than a 1:2 ratio for basmati as well, but this ratio works for me. Also, the traditional cooking method for basmati requires thoroughly rinsing the rice prior to cooking. I don't always do it...
Important Note: Check both the rice to liquid ratio and the cooking time of your specific rice, and make adjustments if necessary!
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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