Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.

   Uses 2 cups jasmine or long-grain rice

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the rinsed rice, 3 cups water and 1 large bay leaf or 2 small bay leaves to the rice-cooker pot.

   Uses Rice rinsed in the strainer · 3 cups water · 1 large or 2 small bay leaves

3. 3

   Step 3: Close the rice-cooker lid and start the cooker. Cook until it switches off, usually 20–30 minutes.

   Cook Rice · 30 minUses Rinsed rice, water and bay leaf in the cooker

4. 4

   Step 4: Let the rice sit in the rice cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow it to steam and absorb any remaining water.

   Rest rice · 10 minUses Rice-cooker batch after the cooker switches off

5. 5

   Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and remove the bay leaf or leaves. Add 1½ teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons oil, the juice of 1 lime and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Gently mix with a spatula, then fold in the chopped cilantro (¾ cup).

   Uses cooked rice rested in the cooker for 5–10 minutes · 1½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt · 2 tablespoons rice bran or another mild oil · Juice of 1 lime · 2 tablespoons lemon juice · ¾ cup chopped cilantro

6. 6

   Step 6: Close the rice cooker lid and keep the finished rice warm until ready to serve. Serve hot as a side dish.

   Uses fluffed rice with salt, oil, citrus and cilantro mixed in