Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice (Copycat)

By Meggan Hill · culinaryhill.com

12 servings (1/2 cup each)

Fluffy basmati rice brightened with fresh cilantro, lime and lemon juice; a Chipotle-style side.

prepBring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot
2 cups / 400 g basmati rice (unrinsed, or any long-grain white rice, rinsed)	Add rice, bay leaf, oil & salt; boil uncovered 10–12 min	Remove bay leaf, drain & rinse with hot water	Stir in cilantro, lime & lemon juice; season with salt
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste (about 2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 teaspoon more)
1 teaspoon olive oil (or rice bran oil, optional)
2 tablespoons / 8 g minced fresh cilantro (or omit or substitute parsley)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml lime juice
2 tablespoons / 30 ml lemon juice

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