Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until water is clear
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, bring rice, 4 cups water, oil, salt, and bay leaf to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat, and fluff rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime zest and juice.

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