I am a huge fan of the rice at Chipotle's. Here is my copycat version, it tastes just like the real thing. Of course, I used less oil. Makes a wonderful side dish for chicken, beef or pork.
Cook Time: 25 minutesmins
Total Time: 25 minutesmins
Yield: 4servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
1cupextra long grain rice or basmati rice
1/2lime(juice of)
2cupswater
1tspsalt
3tbspfresh chopped cilantro
3tspvegetable oil
Instructions
In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil and salt.
Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover about 20 minutes.
Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.