Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 1/2 cups Long-grain rice
• 2 cloves Garlic, pressed
• 3 cups Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Chicken (or vegetable) bouillon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons Lime zest, finely grated
• 1/4 cup Lime juice
• 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs completely clear, about 2-3 minutes. Leave the rice in the mesh sieve and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the rice and stir to coat it in the butter. Cook, stirring the rice for 1 ½ minutes, or until the rice starts to pop and turn translucent. Add the pressed garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the water, bouillon powder, and kosher salt. Stir just once. Then, increase the heat to high, bring to a full rolling boil, cover, and lower the heat to low; simmer for 18 minutes if using long-grain rice. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Add the finely grated lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork for a few seconds to combine. Allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes so it can soak up any remaining lime juice.
5. Serve the cilantro lime rice alongside crispy chicken carnitas, steak fajitas, or grilled shrimp!