Mexican Lemon Rice

Arroz con lima or Mexican lemon rice is a flavorful dish that tastes delicious. It is a perfect summer dish as lemon is known to detoxify the body and maintain its pH balance. It is also good for your digestive system. Mexican lemon rice is prepared using rice, lemon juice, and garlic. Yes, that’s all you need to make this healthy and tasty dish. Typically eaten with vegetables and meats, Mexican lemon rice is served in the main course.

Here we share the step by step method to prepare this Mexican dish.

Ingredients for Mexican Lemon Rice

Water: 2 cups

Lemon rind, grated: 1½ tablespoons

Long grain rice: 1 cup

Lemon juice: ¼ cup

Garlic cloves: 2

Salt to taste

Cilantro, chopped: 2 tablespoons

Method to Make Mexican Lemon Rice

Take a saucepan and put water, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon rind in it. Let them boil together.

Once the mixture starts to boil add rice in it. Cover it and cook for around 20 to 25 minutes.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and discard garlic cloves. Now, add chopped cilantro in it and toss well.

Transfer the cooked rice into a serving bowl and serve hot with vegetables or meat of your choice.

Note: You can use chicken or vegetable both in place of water. Also, lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice.