Name: Lemongrass and Cilantro Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups of jasmine rice; 3 1/2 cups of water; 1 stalk of lemongrass, smashed; 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro; 1 tsp of salt

Lemongrass and Cilantro Rice Recipe

Meridith Rausch Modified: February 15, 2024

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How To Make Lemongrass and Cilantro Rice Recipe

This fragrant rice dish is infused with lemongrass and cilantro, making it perfect for accompanying any meal.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of jasmine rice
3 1/2 cups of water
1 stalk of lemongrass, smashed
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
1 tsp of salt

Instructions

Rinse rice and drain well.
In a pot, combine rice, water, lemongrass, and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro.
Serve as a side dish with your favorite main course.

Nutrition

Calories : 236kcal
Total Fat : 0.8g
Saturated Fat : 0.2g
Sodium : 587mg
Total Carbohydrates : 52g
Dietary Fiber : 0.7g
Sugar : 0.1g
Protein : 4.4g

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