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Cilantro Rice
This colorful side dish can be turned into a light main by topping it with fried eggs. To keep the flavor and color of cilantro fresh and bright, we blend the herb with a few aromatics until smooth, then mix the puree into the rice after the grains are cooked.
4
Servings
Tip
Don't fluff the rice immediately after cooking. Covering the pan with a towel and allowing the rice to rest for 5 minutes prevents the grains from turning mushy when the cilantro puree is folded in.
30 minutes
Ingredients
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1½
cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
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Kosher salt
Directions
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01In a medium saucepan over high, stir together the rice, 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover, reduce to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Reviews
February 26, 2026
On Regular Rotation
This rice is great -- it's super simple to make and a great side for anything grilled in the summer.
August 19, 2025
Who knew rice could be soooo good!
I've made the a dozen times now and it never disappoints!
May 23, 2025
An absolute staple
I’ve been making this for years, and it’s become a staple anytime and every time I make a Mexican themed dinner. Word to the wise, it’s also amazing rolled up into a tortilla with Milk Street’s Chicken Vindaloo! Five stars for flavor and easiness level as well. Thank you, Milk Street.
October 24, 2024
Perfect Subtle Side
This is a good Mexican side dish but also pairs well topped with grilled shrimp!
November 24, 2023
Classic
This is my third time making this recipe. The mixture of cilantro, lime, salt, rice. SO GOOD.
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Foolproof in multiple times of preparing this per recipe. We find we prefer to dial down the garlic by one clove and up the lime juice by a little. Not only delicious, this also holds unexpectedly well if you have leftovers to heat in the microwave (we seldom use ours but heating leftover rice is a good use for it) and use the next day. (For microwave heating, you'll probably want to add a tablespoon'ish of water stirred into the rice, cover the dish with a lightly damp paper towel and it will only take a few seconds.)