Cilantro Rice

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Mexican Night (Spicy/Fiery Stunt)

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
22 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 22 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups packed cilantro leaves (about 3 ounces)
3 medium garlic cloves
1 medium serrano chile, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

Combine cilantro, garlic, chile, and 2 cups broth in a blender and process until smooth; set aside.

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice and salt stir to coat in oil and cook until rice becomes opaque, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour the cilantro mixture and the remaining 1 1/3 cups broth into the rice and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low so rice is at a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.

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Carrie Hayward, CA 01-19-2010
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Never Again...
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I love cilantro, but this rice dish was awful. I will never make it again. This is the second dish of Aida's I have made that... turned out awful. I love to cook, and use many chef's recipes from FoodNetwork and they normally turn out wonderful, but I am really disappointed with this one. Read more
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Gayle Virginia Beach, VA 11-15-2009
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Something new
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very good I was concerned about the serrano pepper so I used 1/2 I could have used the whole pepper. Very good family... liked will make again. Also very easy.Read more
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Yolanda Greensboro, NC 09-13-2009
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LOVE it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe three times now and for a different group of family and friends each time and its been a hit every... single time. This rice works well with almost any ethnic dish whether you're cooking mexican or caribean food. Its great and oh so easy. The cilantro is not overwhelming at all. I now have people asking me to bring it for pot luck dinners and other get togethers. Its now a staple in our household and will be for many years to come. Way to go Aida!Read more
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Margie Blackwood, NJ 08-21-2009
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Little too salty...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

but still really delicious. Maybe cut back to 1/2 tablespoon. The rice was a pretty green that would make any dish look... elegant. Very light tasting too even with the large amount of cilantro that can sometimes be overpowering in some dishes. Would make again.Read more
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ds memphis, TN 05-19-2009
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Love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

But with almost every recipe I try, I have to make changes. Instead of salt I use Sazon Goya seasoning packets. Most of... these will have salt in them, but one in particular that I like is called "Complete and Natural", with no salt. There is a wide variety of these seasoning packets for rice dishes, meat dishes, or a combination. Any Latino market will have them, as well as Wal-Mart and many supermaket chains. Try adding some roasted poblanos and/or fresh roasted corn cut from the cob. I'm adding a can of organic black beans to some leftover Cilantro Rice to go with dinner tonight. Read more
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Kathy Chicago, IL 05-06-2009
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish turned out great. I usually cook rice in a saucepan but perhaps a large frying pan, as suggested in this repcipe,... is better. This recipe was easy and the rice was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.Read more