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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Lime And Cilantro Rice

    Lime and Cilantro Rice

    Jul 31, 2010 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 14 Comments

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    Lime and Cilantro Rice

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 14 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups long grain white rice
    • 4 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons oil or butter
    • Salt
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ cup onion chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Zest and juice of 1 lime
    • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and garlic and cook about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Add the rice, stir with a wooden spoon to coat well, and cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl add the finely chopped cilantro, cumin, zest and lime juice.
    • Add the water, cilantro mixture and salt. Bring to a boil, stir and decrease the heat to low.
    • Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
    • Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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    Hi everyone,

    I am going on vacation this week, so I invited some of my blogger friends to guest post for me while I'm away. I won't be able to visit your blogs or approve comments, but I promise I will visit you and read your comments as soon as I get back.

    I'm looking forward to getting your feedback about all the guest posts! Thank you.

    Now, I want to share with you a simple, but delicious Lime and Cilantro Rice recipe. Buen Provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best

      July 31, 2010 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      This looks like a great way to serve rice with a different spin. It looks great!

      Reply
    2. Tracey@TangledNoodle

      July 31, 2010 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Enjoy your vacation and thank you for leaving us with this simple yet tasty dish. I serve rice regularly so it's nice to be able to change up the flavors a bit. 😎

      Reply
    3. Baking is my Zen

      July 31, 2010 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Love lime & cilantro together!

      I'll be doing 7 posts from the 'Baked' Cookbook from 8/8 to 8/14. Haven't decided the giveaway yet. Part of the rules are to comment on the 7 posts. If you're not around, maybe you can ask someone to comment for you...

      Have a wonderful vacation...rest up dear blooger friend Erica!
      Carmen

      Reply
    4. Belinda @zomppa

      July 31, 2010 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Have a great break - and thanks for leaving this great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Oysterculture

      July 31, 2010 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      Bon voyage! Can't wait to hear how your vacation went. This recipe will keep us satisfied in the meantime.

      Reply
    6. Cynthia

      July 31, 2010 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I can just imagine how fragrant this rice must be.

      Reply
    7. grace

      August 01, 2010 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      a surefire way to make sticky, gross rice appeal to me is to include lime or cilantro. both together = irresistible! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Joan Nova

      August 01, 2010 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Lime brightens any dish!

      Have a great vacation.

      Reply
    9. Angie's Recipes

      August 01, 2010 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so fresh, healthy and delicious!

      Reply
    10. Faith

      August 01, 2010 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy looking rice dish! I hope you have a wonderful time on vacation!

      Reply
    11. Anna

      August 04, 2010 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      I love rice with herbs, I use dill also sometimes. But I never used cumin, that must be yummy. It looks great Erica.

      Reply
    12. tasteofbeirut

      August 04, 2010 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      this rice sounds delicious light and refreshing with the lime and cilantro flavors!

      Reply
    13. Muneeba

      August 05, 2010 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Happy vacationing! Do tell us where u went! And I love the tangy, aromatic rice.

      Reply
    14. Lauren

      November 29, 2010 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe tonight and I love it!! I had some leftover cilantro and before it went bad I didn't want it to go to waist. So I googled a recipe for rice with cilantro, Colombian style and I came across your site!! I'm so happy that I found your site because my boyfriend is from Cali, Colombia!! I want to start cooking Colombian food for him and his family. I want to impress them one day and I think your site will help me do that! You have amazing recipes and I can't wait to try the coconut rice and the butternut coconut soup next! Coconut is my fav! Thanks Erica

      Reply

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