Servings: 4

1 cup extra-long grain rice or basmati rice 1 cup extra-long grain rice or basmati rice
1/2 lime, juice of + zest ½ lime, juice of + zest
2 cups water 2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro 3 Tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil and salt. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates.
When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover about 15 minutes. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.

serve with carnitas and other Tex-Mex dishes or fish  serve with carnitas and other Tex-Mex dishes or fish