Nestof3 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Note: I use coconut oil. Recipe #2: Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice (Tweaked Version) Submitted by Ramya Maddela 1 tbsp oil (canola/vegetable) 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 fresh key lime (or ½ regular lime) ½ tsp salt (kosher or sea salt) 1 cup long grain white rice (or basmati, if you can bear the funky smell) 2 cups water Sautee the rice in oil until almost translucent (as if you are making a risotto). Add water, bring to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil, turn the heat down low. Simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Turn off heat. DON'T PEEK. LEAVE IT COVERED for 30 minutes (this is the "steaming" part.... Chipotle steams rice every hour). This is what makes the rice fluffy. You won’t be happy with yourself if you don’t do this. Be patient. Good things come to those who wait. Remove lid, let some of the steam out. It may be helpful to transfer rice into a mixing bowl for the next step. Mix salt and juice of key lime together until salt is dissolved. Pour it over rice, fluff with a fork. Sprinkle in cilantro, and toss well to evenly coat with cilantro and lime mixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I eat this all the time! I make it with black beans, topped with lettuce ,tomato, a tiny bit of cheese and light sour cream. I could eat that every day. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for sharing this, Dawn. It went right into my Plan To Eat. Hoping to make it this week. It sounds good with fish too. Hmmmm.... maybe some fish tacos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sounds delicious! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 You could always omit the lime juice as well. The main difference is the texture. By steaming it the last 30 minutes with no heat, a very light and fluffy rice results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 yum! It makes me want to have a burrito bar dinner one of these nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I LOVE Chipotle's rice! Thanks for posting the recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Could you use brown rice for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 YUM!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Could you use brown rice for this? You might have to change the amount of water and the cooking time. I bought a 5-gallon bag of white rice (that was all they had) back when there was a lot of talk about stocking up. I still have about 4 gallons, LOL. I would prefer to use brown rice, but I insist on using this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 yum! It makes me want to have a burrito bar dinner one of these nights. The last time I made it, I cooked some boneless chicken breast chunks and made a bar out of: chicken rice black beans sweet peppers salsa sour cream cheddar cheese guacamole chopped romaine fresh tomatoes zesty corn I had a bowl of blue corn tortilla chips to go with it. YUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for posting this. It's going on the menu for next week for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom26 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Yum! I love Chipolte rice!! Could you use a steamer instead and then add all the other ingredients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Does it really taste like Chipotle's rice, or just taste "good?" I'm all for it if it tastes like the real thing! (It would save me about $7--LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well, not having them beside one another for a taste-test, it's honestly hard to say. You can google and see other recipes, but this is the one I tried. All I can say is, I really like it. I also really like that it's not at all sticky. I used bottled lime juice and fresh cilantro. Does it really taste like Chipotle's rice, or just taste "good?" I'm all for it if it tastes like the real thing! (It would save me about $7--LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Dawn, I know this is an old post, but this IS the best Chipotle-like rice recipe! I've kept it ever since you posted, making it for the second time today. Sauteeing the rice, patiently waiting at the end--makes it perfect. Thank you SO much for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Did anyone try this with brown rice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yum, I need to get organic... and try it out with brown :) Yum!! There's a Korean Brown Rice that has part of the bran off.... that is almost just like white... but still healthier :) I really want to go grab some of that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Dawn, I know this is an old post, but this IS the best Chipotle-like rice recipe! I've kept it ever since you posted, making it for the second time today. Sauteeing the rice, patiently waiting at the end--makes it perfect. Thank you SO much for sharing!! You're so welcome! My boys don't like the lime, so I make rice using the same method -- just omitting the lime juice. I bought so much white rice for some panic stock-up, and I haven't even made a dent in it. It's just so much softer this way and not sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I haven't noticed basmati having a funky smell. Are you soaking and rinsing it? Basmati needs to be soaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 I haven't noticed basmati having a funky smell. Are you soaking and rinsing it? Basmati needs to be soaked. What smell are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yum! I am trying this! I always wondered how to make rice fluffier and not sticky. And I love Chipotle's rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Trying this tonight. Can't wait to see how it turns out! :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I discovered a similar recipe about 6 months ago and I've must have made it a dozen times already. My kids won't touch Spanish rice, but they LOVE this stuff. My recipe has fresh garlic, chicken stock instead of water, and you zest and juice the lime. Now I wanna try it using my ingredient list and your cooking method. :D Oh holy grail of rice recipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 This sounds really good! I have not been to Chipotle's but I'm always looking for tasty recipes. Thanks for posting, Dawn, and for reviving, Kristine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 What smell are you referring to? Oh, it is in your post sorry. 1 cup long grain white rice (or basmati, if you can bear the funky smell) I thought that was your words :lol: I was wondering what was funky about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Oh, it is in your post sorry. I thought that was your words :lol: I was wondering what was funky about it Ah, so long ago since I posted the recipe. I just copied and pasted from a website. Sorry for the confusion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I love Chipotle!! I'm making this tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Going to make this soon!! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom26 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I made this last week for the 1st time...my kids went wild and have declared they'd like a Chipoltle nite' weekly. We line up tortillas, the rice, homemade tomato salsa,black beans,mexican seasoned chicken, and shredded cheese...yum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I made this recipe last night. Yummy!!!! Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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