2 tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups - basmati long grain white rice
1 - clove garlic- minced
2 1/4 cup - water
1 tsp - salt
1 - zest of one lime
3 tbsp - lime juice
1 cup - lightly packed chopped cilantro- leaves and tender stems
- Brown the rice: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add the raw rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice has started to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook a minute more.
- Add water, salt, zest, then simmer: Add water, salt, and lime zest to the rice. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to low to maintain a very low simmer.
- Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes (check your rice package instructions), then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro: Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro.