This Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is easy and so delicious. It cooks up quick and goes well with so many dishes.
I love me a good plate of Mexican food. And this cilantro lime rice makes a delicious side dish for all your favorites. This version is made even easier in the Instant Pot (i.e. electric pressure cooker).
How to Make Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
One of the secrets for a yummy batch of rice is to rinse it before cooking. This gets rid of the starch and makes the rice nice and fluffy.
Place the rice in the Instant Pot along with butter, garlic, fresh lime juice, water and chicken bouillon. Lock the lid in place. Select “Pressure Cook” and make sure it is on high pressure. The rice cooks in just 6 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, chop up some cilantro and squeeze some fresh limes. Add in a little sugar to make a delicious topping for the rice.
Once it beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes (or as long as you can wait). Add the topping, fluff with a fork and it’s ready to serve.
Easy peasy, lime squeezy.
What to serve with this Rice
The sky is the limit, my friends.
I don’t about you, but Mexican is one of my favorite kinds of foods. These fish tacos are delicious enough to have every night of the week, for example. This rice would be amazing served alongside. Then there’s these chimichangas and this sweet pork that will really knock your socks off.
What’s your favorite Mexican dish? Tacos? Enchiladas? Tostadas?
Any of those would be delicious with this rice. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
This Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is easy and so delicious. It cooks up quick and goes well with so many dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cups long grain white rice
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cloves fresh garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons fresh lime juice from about 1 lime
- 1-2/3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon see note
Topping:
- 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice from about 2 limes
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro from about 1 bunch
Instructions
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Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for 1 minute or until water runs clear.
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To the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot add the white rice, butter, garlic, fresh lime juice, water and chicken bouillon.
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Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, set the valve to seal, and select “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes.
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While rice is cooking, in a small bowl combine the fresh lime juice, white sugar and chopped fresh cilantro for the topping.
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When cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
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Carefully open the pressure cooker lid. Pour the topping over the top of the cooked rice and fluff with a fork a few times to incorporate. Serve immediately. Rice can also be cooled and then refrigerated or frozen to reheat later.
Recipe Notes
- For the chicken bouillon, I use this homemade chicken bouillon substitute.
- Instead of chicken bouillon you can use 1 cup chicken broth and 2/3 cup water
Recipe Source: Heather @ The Cook’s Treat
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