Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
1/2 cup white onions, chopped
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, including seeds, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.