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Coconut lime rice in a bowl topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
Course Side Dish

Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 4 - 6 servings
This coconut cilantro lime rice is the most fragrant, aromatic side dish! Long-grain brown rice is toasted with ginger and garlic, then simmered in chicken stock and coconut milk until tender and fluffy. Then, the whole dish is tossed with cilantro and fresh lime juice for a bright punch of flavor. It tastes like 5-star luxury but is so easy that you can make it on a busy weeknight!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice, jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup light canned coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

To Finish

  • 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (adjust to your taste)

Instructions

  • Place the oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Swirl to coat the bottom surface of your saucepan and add the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30-60 seconds, mixing continuously, to prevent the ginger and garlic from sticking to the bottom of your pan.
  • Add the rice and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mix to combine with the garlic and ginger. Continue to toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Add the coconut milk and broth to the rice. Increase heat to high and bring to a low boil. Once boiling, immediately cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the liquid evaporates, about 35-45 minutes (start checking it around the 30 minute mark to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan). Remove from heat, and keep covered for 10 more minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, and then mix in the cilantro and lime juice. Adjust cilantro, lime juice and seasonings to taste.

Notes

  • Be sure to rinse the rice 3-4 times or until the water runs clear.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 213mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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