Spicy Steamed Rice With Cumin and Lime Juice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 4

Spicy Steamed Rice With Cumin and Lime Juice Recipe For Lunch or Dinner

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

Spicy Steamed Rice With Cumin and Lime Juice is an easy-to-prepare dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe uses long-grain white rice, which is flavored with cumin and lime juice to give it a delicious, zesty taste. The cajun seasoning is optional and can be added to taste. This dish is nutritious and filling and can be a great way to get your daily dose of carbohydrates.

Instructions

1.	Rinse white rice in a fine-mesh strainer or sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2.	In a large saucepan, combine rice, butter or margarine, cumin, cajun seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon lime juice. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
3.	Add the chicken broth and soy sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4.	Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
5.	Remove the saucepan from heat. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime juice.

PROS

This flavorful, spicy rice dish is a perfect side dish to any meal.
It can also be served as a main dish.

It’s easy to prepare and makes use of simple ingredients.

Cumin is believed to aid in digestion and act as an anti-inflammatory.

CONS

The cajun seasoning is optional and may not be to everyone’s taste.

White rice is not as nutritious as brown rice, but it’s still a good source of carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cumin has been shown to aid digestion, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation. Additionally, rice is high in carbohydrates, which provide energy for the body.

	1 cup long-grain white rice
	1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
	1 teaspoon cumin
	1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning ( optional )
	1 teaspoon lime juice , divided
	1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
	2 cups chicken broth