Chipotle Rice Recipe (Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice)
The copycat chipotle rice recipe that actually tastes like the real thing — fluffy jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, bright lime, and a bay leaf secret that makes all the difference.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan with lid
- 1 Fine mesh strainer (for rinsing rice)
- 1 Small bowl (for cilantro lime mixture)
- 1 Fork (for fluffing rice)
- 1 Cutting board and knife (for chopping cilantro)
- 1 Lime squeezer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
- 1.5 tbsp Neutral Oil
- 3 cups Water
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3/4 tsp Salt
Cilantro Lime Mixture
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice (optional)
- 3/4 cup Packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Neutral oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat 1½ tbsp neutral oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add 3 cups water, 2 bay leaves, and ¾ tsp salt. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, oil, and salt.
- Remove bay leaves and fluff rice with a fork.
- Gently fold the cilantro lime mixture into the warm rice. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.