Thai Rice with Lime and Cilantro

Turn Jasmine Rice into a Vibrant Thai Side Dish.

For a fresh approach to everyday rice, turn a GOYA® Jasmine Rice into vibrant, super-flavorful Thai rice dish. Packed with veggies and seasoned with GOYA® Coconut Milk, lime, and fresh cilantro, our Thai rice recipe is delicious with grilled meats and seafood, or your favorite stir-fry.

Origin: Thailand
Serves 6

Prep time: 10 min.

Total time: 35 min,

3 tbsp. peanut oil

1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

2 scallions, thinly sliced (about ½ cup)

1 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 2 cloves minced garlic

2 cups GOYA® Jasmine Rice

2 cups water

1/2 cup GOYA® Coconut Milk

1 packet GOYA® Cubitos Chicken Bouillon

1 kaffir lime leaf* or 1 strip lime zest (3-inch by 1-inch)

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

* Available at Asian markets.

1.	Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in pepper, scallion and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is coated in oil and begins to become opaque, about 5 minutes.
2.	Add water, coconut milk, bouillon and lime; stir.
3.	Bring water to boil, cover and lower heat. Simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4.	Remove lime. Stir in cilantro. Serve.