How do I prevent rice from sticking together after cooking?

Always rinse your rice in water before cooking until the water runs clear to get rid off the starch that makes it sticky. Add the rice and water to a saucepan. Drain and repeat 3-4 times until the water is clear. This doesn't apply to sushi or arborio rice.

I rinsed the rice but it still clumps together, why is that?

A huge factor in this is the quality of your rice. Look for rice that doesn't include broken up pieces because those will release starch and make the cooked rice sticky.

What goes into coconut lime rice?

It only requires a few simple ingredients. You need basmati or jasmine rice, water, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and sea salt. You can add fresh herbs like cilantro but that's optional.

What's the difference between coconut lime rice and cilantro lime rice?

Both have lime juice but cilantro lime rice is made with just water whereas coconut lime rice is made with coconut milk and water.

Coconut Lime Rice

Name: Coconut Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup water; 1 cup coconut milk (from a can, I use light coconut milk); ¼ tsp sea salt; 1 tsp lime zest; 2 tbsp lime juice (1-2 limes, or more to taste); 1-2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (optional, cilantro, parsley, or chives are all great options); Lime slices, more fresh herbs, or lime zest for garnish

Description

Coconut lime rice is the perfect side for practically any dish. Serve it with your favorite protein and a side of vegetables.

Ingredients

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1 cup basmati rice
1 cup water
1 cup coconut milk (from a can, I use light coconut milk)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp lime juice (1-2 limes, or more to taste)
1-2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (optional, cilantro, parsley, or chives are all great options)
Lime slices, more fresh herbs, or lime zest for garnish

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Instructions

Rinse rice thoroughly in water until the water is clear. I do this in the pot I will cook the rice in and 3-4 times.
Add water, coconut milk, and sea salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and let the rice simmer for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
When all liquid is absorbed, take off heat, fluff with a fork, add lime zest, lime juice, and fresh herbs if using. Gently stir to combine, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
Serve garnish with more lime slices, herbs, or a sprinkle of lime zest.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.

Notes

Sometimes the coconut milk makes everything thicker than just water would so I stir it a few times while cooking to make sure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.

The rice is done when all liquid is absorbed but the rice will still be very “wet”. That’s desired, the rest of the liquid will absorb when the rice sits for 10 minutes after you take it off the heat.

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