Mexican Lemon Cilantro Rice

Do you like the rice you get in Chipotle? Well read on to make it at home. With this you can make your own burrito and rice bowl right in your kitchen.




Serves 2
Ingredients Required:
Raw rice - 1 cup
Water - 1 cup
Olive oil - 1 tblsp
Lemon Juice - 2 tblsp
Cilantro - 2 tblsp, finely chopped
Salt - to taste
Garlic - 1 tblsp, finely chopped

How to make:
  1. Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in the skillet
  3. When hot add the garlic and fry till light brown
  4. Add the rice and fry till it becomes transparent.
  5. Add the water  and salt. Close the pan.
  6. Cook on medium low heat for 5-6 minutes till the rice is done.
  7. When done, add the lemon juice and cilantro.
  8. Fluff with fork.

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