Cilantro Lime Rice

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, swirling it with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the grains turn opaque and smell toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook without lifting the lid until the water is absorbed, 18 minutes.

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 10 minutes so the grains firm up.

5. 5

   Finely grate the zest of 1 lime over the rice, squeeze in the juice of both limes, add the cilantro and fluff with a fork. Taste and add salt if needed.