Cafe Pasquals Cilantro Rice Recipes

CAFE PASQUAL'S CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
• While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.).
• Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
• Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in chiles and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in cilantro just before serving.

BUTTER LIME CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Chopped the cilantro. Mix the melted butter, rice vinegar, lime juice and cilantro to warm, cooked rice, and stir until evenly distributed.
• Serve immediately.

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Sauté rice in frying pan over med high heat for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add veggies and continue to sauté until rice begins to brown and veggies soften, stirring very often. 3-5 minutes or so.
• Add bouillon and vinegar (if using) to water and stir to dissolve. (The vinegar keeps the grains separated- you can use this tip ANYTIME you cook rice.).
• Pour water into pan with rice and veggies and allow to come to a boil.
• Toss in cilantro, stir and cover tightly.
• Lower heat to simmer and keep covered for 15 minutes exactly. DO NOT lift lid during the 15 minutes- the steam is needed to properly cook the rice.
• Uncover and fluff with a fork.

CILANTRO-JALAPENO RICE

Steps:

• 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.