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Lime rice (lime rice)

White rice scented with lime juice and zest, brightened with fresh coriander. A light, fresh side that goes well with grilled fish and meats.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

306 kcal per serving

Protein
5.7 g
Carbohydrates
59.4 g
of which sugars
0.7 g
Fat
4.5 g
of which saturated fat
0.7 g
Fiber
2.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat it.
  3. Pour in the water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.
  4. Cover, lower the heat to the minimum and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Off the heat, let it rest 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
  6. Stir in the lime zest and juice along with the chopped coriander, mix gently and serve.

Variations and tips

Herb version. Add a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley with the coriander for extra freshness.

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