Cilantro Lime Rice

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

3 cups cooked basmati rice, at room temp
2-3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
Salt to taste
1 tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp oil
1/4 tsp sugar
1 tsp chopped jalapeño or green chile

Instructions:

In a large pan, heat the oil on medium heat, add in the green chile and sauté for 30 seconds. Add in cilantro, rice, and salt. Mix well.

Cook for 2 minutes, add in lime zest, lime juice and stir to combine. Sprinkle in the sugar. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve.

From usmasala.blogspot.com