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Corn & Cilantro Rice

Posted on by crusco
22
Jan

Recipe created and provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps. Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 Serrano Pepper – finely minced (add more if you like it spicy)
  • 1 cup White long grain rice 
  • 1 3/4 cups of water
  • 1 cup whole corn kernels – fresh or frozen is fine
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro – roughly chopped
  • 1 lime – zest and juice
  • Coarse Salt and fresh cracked Pepper – to taste

Directions

  1. In a small pot on med heat, add the oil. Add the serrano pepper and cook until sweating (maybe 1-2 minutes). Add the rice and move around so the oil and serrano peppers mix well with the rice.
  2. Increase the heat to high and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low until just simmering. Cook covered for 15-20 min or until the water is absorbed.
  3. Once the rice is cooked, take off the heat and add the corn, cilantro, lime zest and juice. Gently fluff everything together using a fork. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
  4. Serve the Corn Cilantro Rice with any grilled meats or fish. Enjoy!
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