Ingredients
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925789/eac29205-f99d-4114-acbb-46020f8a7996-2024-02-26T05:36:24.291Z.webp)
1 cup long grain enriched rice
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925789/8ee9b4c9-5d70-4664-8a6c-bf34a6f2b720-2024-02-26T05:36:25.151Z.webp)
2 cup chicken broth OR
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925790/e07de111-6782-482c-bbf2-95b79d7090e2-2024-02-26T05:36:26.130Z.webp)
2 tbsp chicken bouillon
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925791/ab311e94-a4f8-4b64-bc60-002c8b7df455-2024-02-26T05:36:26.628Z.webp)
2 tbsp oil
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925791/b1da5431-befa-465a-8327-cfc2e2a9960b-2024-02-26T05:36:27.239Z.webp)
1 small onion, diced
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925792/ed681a7a-3744-442a-b3cf-5c4b043dd20b-2024-02-26T05:36:28.363Z.webp)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925793/994bccf3-c560-4fb4-a1e7-a25e62ccf116-2024-02-26T05:36:28.985Z.webp)
1 Serrano pepper
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925794/7cba9a60-363c-47fc-b5a8-34780ce7e000-2024-02-26T05:36:29.528Z.webp)
1 tsp salt or more to taste
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925795/f3f9fe82-9371-4fe8-8406-d5324573d60a-2024-02-26T05:36:30.905Z.webp)
1 tsp cumin
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925796/9959ff37-0150-475b-9d5c-fc889d315e3c-2024-02-26T05:36:31.657Z.webp)
1 juice of lime,
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925796/5310d45d-cfd4-464c-88a4-286148176e72-2024-02-26T05:36:32.205Z.webp)
¼ cup cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Wash & rinse 1 cup of rice until water runs clear.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925797/00d0331a-c560-402a-9773-00057fb2be53-2024-02-26T05:36:32.968Z.webp)
1 cup long grain white rice, washed & rinsed
Step 2
In a large pot/pan, add the oil on medium high heat. Once hot, add the rice & toast for 1-2 minutes or until it starts getting a slightly golden color.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925797/c6460a6d-b3bd-4bac-84e5-3867cfe2593b-2024-02-26T05:36:33.500Z.webp)
1 cup long grain enriched rice
Step 3
Add in the onion, garlic & Serrano pepper (I cut the pepper in half, not going through the stem to keep it as one piece). Cook, stirring to mix thoroughly for 2 minutes.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925798/b4bbceeb-4af1-448e-97ea-419e9d956756-2024-02-26T05:36:34.106Z.webp)
1 small onion, diced
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925799/85c163ec-c264-4609-90dd-fdecdbdcc302-2024-02-26T05:36:34.627Z.webp)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925799/725b6543-de8e-4fd9-916f-e71289436c43-2024-02-26T05:36:35.175Z.webp)
1 Serrano pepper
Step 4
Add in the cumin & salt, cook for 2 more minutes.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925800/2290a4e3-6087-46a8-ad17-f5a0aebef611-2024-02-26T05:36:35.863Z.webp)
1 tsp cumin
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925801/ddedab21-6004-413f-80c2-928428112d7d-2024-02-26T05:36:36.532Z.webp)
1 tsp salt or more to taste
Step 5
Add in the 2 cups chicken broth or the 2 cups water mixed with the chicken bouillon paste. Add in the juice of 1 lime & stir to combine.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925801/b5b8f757-70b0-4be2-a117-c5ed137a6fbf-2024-02-26T05:36:37.296Z.webp)
2 cup chicken broth OR
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925802/c28597d3-0fd2-4e75-841d-7f38178f079e-2024-02-26T05:36:37.859Z.webp)
2 tbsp chicken bouillon
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925802/91ff37ec-851d-4c6f-9225-71fc479b624f-2024-02-26T05:36:38.418Z.webp)
1 juice of lime,
Step 6
Once the rice is boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low & cook for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Turn off heat, KEEP POT COVERED, let sit for at least 15 more minutes before serving.
Step 8
Right before serving, stir in the cilantro! Taste for salt if needed.
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925803/47044192-d055-4c2e-8da5-33c58744b68a-2024-02-26T05:36:39.109Z.webp)
¼ cup cilantro
Step 9
Enjoy 😋