Lively Lime-Cilantro Rice in a Flash

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of butter
• 1 cup of long-grain rice
• 1 cup of water
• ½ cup of chicken broth
• ¼ cup of fresh lime juice
• ½ tsp of salt
• Zest of 1 lime
• 4 lime wedges
• 1 tbsp of chopped cilantro, to your liking

Step 1

Start by heating a multi-functional pressure cooker like Instant Pot® and choosing the Saute function. Add a knob of butter and let it melt until it sizzles. Toss in the rice and stir occasionally until it turns a delightful opaque color, which should take around 2 minutes. Next, pour in the water, chicken broth, a squeeze of zesty lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Seal the lid shut securely.

Step 2

Follow the specific high-pressure cooking settings recommended by the manufacturer and set the timer for 4 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build up.

Step 3

When the cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release for roughly 5 minutes as per the manufacturer's instructions. Then carefully perform a quick-release to release the remaining pressure, which should take another 5 minutes. Once all the pressure is released, unlock the lid and stir in the vibrant lime zest. Fluff up the rice with a fork to mix in all the flavors.

Step 4

To serve, dish out the delectable rice with lime wedges on the side for that extra zest, and top it off with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of color and freshness. Enjoy this flavorful dish right away!