Cafe Pasqual's Cilantro Rice

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion
• 1 1/2 tbsp minced jalapeno, with seeds
• 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp olive oil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.

2. While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.). Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.

Notes: This was really delicious and easy to make. Used extra cilantro and just half the jalapeno because of the kids (would have been better with the whole amount). Wasn't as good left over.