Cafe Rio Cilantro-Lime Rice

Chef Lindsay's Note:

Cafe Rio copycat

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup rice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/3 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water (or chicken broth(leave out bouillon if so)
• 2 bouillon cubes (or 2 tsp instant bouillon)
• 1 lime, zested

Directions:

1. Brown onion and rice in oil.
2. Place water/stock, bouillon, cilantro, lime zest, and salt in blender till blended thoroughly.
3. Add water mixture to rice and bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
5. When rice is cooked, fluff with fork and add lime juice.
6. Serve with Cafe Rio pork and beans.

Reviews

[gailanng]

I'm so excited about this recipe and the fact that I'm inspired by something means you should brace yourself. Made for Love Train recipe tag.

[viviansmomma]

this rice was very delicious. i sauted onions and garlic with the rice. i didnt have any fresh limes so i used a couple squirts of reconstituted lime juice. i will definitely make this again.

[Spice Guru]

Great rice! The only change I made was add some garlic powder to the broth. Thanks, Chef Lindsay! Made for PAC Spring 2011.