{"id":41231,"date":"2025-07-22T03:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ckms.ca\/?p=41231"},"modified":"2025-07-22T03:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:08:28","slug":"chipotle-cilantro-lime-mexican-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ckms.ca\/?p=41231","title":{"rendered":"Chipotle Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe aims for a balance of smoky, zesty, and fresh flavors, perfect for a side dish with your favorite Mexican meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yields:<\/strong> 4-6 servings Prep time:<\/strong> 10 minutes Cook time:<\/strong> 25-30 minutes \"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil<\/li>
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as Jasmine or Basmati), rinsed thoroughly until water runs clear and drained well<\/li>
  • \u00bd small yellow onion, finely diced<\/li>
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (or 1-2 teaspoons chipotle paste, to taste for desired heat and smokiness)<\/li>
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (or \u00bd cup tomato paste dissolved in \u00bd cup water)<\/li>
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (warm)<\/li>
  • \u00bd teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>
  • \u00bc teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you have it)<\/li>
  • Salt to taste (start with \u00bd teaspoon and adjust)<\/li>
  • Juice of 1-2 limes (about 2-4 tablespoons), to taste<\/li>
  • \u00bd cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, plus more for garnish<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Saut\u00e9 Aromatics:<\/strong> Heat the olive oil<\/strong> in a medium-sized saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion<\/strong> and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic<\/strong> and cook for another minute until fragrant.<\/li>
    2. Toast Rice & Chipotle:<\/strong> Add the rinsed and drained rice<\/strong> to the pan. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly and become lightly golden. This step helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky. Stir in the minced chipotle peppers<\/strong> (or paste) and cook for another minute, allowing their smoky flavor to develop.<\/li>
    3. Add Liquids & Spices:<\/strong> Pour in the tomato sauce<\/strong> and warm broth<\/strong>. Add the cumin<\/strong>, dried oregano<\/strong>, and salt<\/strong>. Stir everything together gently to combine.<\/li>
    4. Simmer:<\/strong> Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes<\/strong>, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Resist the urge to lift the lid during this time!<\/em><\/li>
    5. Rest & Finish:<\/strong> Once the cooking time is up, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5-10 minutes<\/strong>. This allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.<\/li>
    6. Fluff & Season:<\/strong> Uncover the pot. Add the fresh lime juice<\/strong> and chopped cilantro<\/strong>. Gently fluff the rice with a fork to incorporate the cilantro and lime. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.<\/li>
    7. Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with extra fresh cilantro and serve warm.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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