Cilantro Citrus Rice

Cilantro Citrus Rice

Ingredients:

• 12 cups water

• 1 cup long grain or basmati rice

• 1 bay leaf

• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 drops lemon essential oil

• 2 drops lime essential oil

Instructions:

1. Combine the water, rice, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon oil, salt, lemon essential oil, lime essential oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and adjust the heat so that the mixture stays at a low simmer. Cook for about 18 minutes until all of the water has been absorbed. Remove the rice from the stove, and leave it covered for 5 minutes.

   Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Blend in the cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Serve warm.

2. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees.