"Rice is a beloved pantry staple for many reasons: It's cheap, nutritious, and incredibly easy to cook. But when it's not done right, it can also be, quite frankly, a little boring. If you feel like your rice needs a little oomph, all you need to do is add a few ingredients. Two of the most delicious ones to reach for are cilantro and lime."
"To prepare, all you need to do is chop up some cilantro and mix it into a pot of cooked rice with fresh lime juice. The measurements are completely up to your preference, but aim for a few big tablespoons of cilantro and the juice from half a lime for every cup of rice. The key to real flavor impact is using the stems of the cilantro as well as the leaves."
Chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice turn plain rice into a bright, fresh side. Use a few big tablespoons of cilantro and the juice from half a lime per cup of rice, chopping stems finely so they become tender in warm rice. Long-grain fragrant varieties like basmati work best; rinse rice before boiling for fluffy grains. Brown rice can be used but requires longer cooking. For deeper flavor, boil rice in stock or add cilantro to the cooking liquid. Additions such as chopped garlic, chili, onion, lime zest, or lightly toasting rice before boiling enhance complexity.
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