Lime Coconut Rice

Name: Lime Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (1 tablespoon unsalted butter); 1 cup Long Grain Rice (1 cup long grain white rice); 1 cup Coconut Milk (1 cup coconut milk); 1 cup Water (1 cup water); ½ tsp Table Salt (1/2 teaspoon salt); ¼ tsp Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon pepper); 1 piece Lime (1 lime, juice and zest); 0 pieces Cilantro (fresh cilantro (for serving, optional)) — optional

Lime Coconut Rice - Side Dish

25 min

Servings4

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Steps

1In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
2Add the coconut milk, water, salt, pepper, lime juice, and lime zest and bring to a boil.
3Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
4Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
5Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with cilantro if you like, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 43g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g

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How long does lime coconut rice take to make?

About 25 minutes from start to finish, including prep.

How many people does this recipe serve?

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