Go Back
–+ servings
thai-lime-rice-recipe

Thai Lime Rice Recipe

A refreshing and flavorful rice dish with a hint of lime and coconut.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt, and chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Lime Rice
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!