A vibrant and flavorful rice dish infused with fresh lime and cilantro, perfect as a side for any meal.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate the grains.
Fluffing the rice prevents clumping and ensures even mixing of flavors.
Zest the limes and squeeze their juice into a small bowl.
Zest the limes before juicing for easier handling.
Finely chop the cilantro leaves.
Use a sharp knife to avoid bruising the cilantro.
Combine the lime juice, zest, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Mix thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture over the rice and gently stir to combine.
Stir gently to avoid breaking the rice grains.
Serve the rice warm as a side dish.
Garnish with additional cilantro leaves for a fresh presentation.