Chipotle Rice Recipe
I’ve been a Chipotle burrito bowl addict since 2010, and if there’s one thing that makes the whole bowl come together, it’s the rice. That fluffy, citrusy cilantro lime rice is the base of everything. This recipe works because I obsessed over the details so you don’t have to, it’s the real deal, and it tastes just like Chipotle, light, fresh, and perfectly seasoned.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 71kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt Feel free to wait until the rice has cooked and season to taste.
- 1 bay leaf
Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot Rice
- 1 ½ cups extra long-grain white rice Rinsed.
- 1 ¾ cups water
Stovetop Rice
- 1 cup extra long-grain white rice Rinsed.
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
- Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. (I add the cilantro here because I like the taste of the rice when it's cooked with the cilantro flavor). I toss the rice with additional cilantro once cooked.
- Seal and cook for 3 minutes on Manual Pressure Cooking.
- When the pot indicates it has finished, allow steam to release naturally for 10 minutes. Press the steam release and remove the lid.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve. I add additional cilantro to garnish.
Stovetop
- Add the water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add rice, bay leaf, butter, and salt. Stir and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the rice is soft and fluffy.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice along with any additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve.
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Notes
- The type of rice you use matters. If you don't use long-grain rice, the texture won't be the same.
- Always read the instructions on the rice that you use and purchased. Cooking rice on the stove isn't always foolproof. Take note of how the rice you use should be prepared.
- You can use long-grain brown rice and follow the instructions from my Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe.
- The use of oil in the recipe is optional. My favorite is butter. I suspect Chipotle uses vegetable oil, maybe canola so either of those will work as well. Any oil will work, but keep in mind the oil you use will impact the taste of the rice.
- Rinsing the rice before use will rinse away dirt and excess starch. I like to use a mesh strainer and ensure the water runs clear while rinsing the rice.
- You can use fully cooked frozen rice if you wish.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g