Chipotle White Rice Recipe - At Home - by a former Chipotle Employee

Ingredients

• 2 cups White Long Grain Rice (washed thoroughly)
• 3 cups Water (for cooking rice)
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf (adds subtle aroma)
• 2.5 tablespoons Rice Bran Oil (neutral oil; can substitute with canola or vegetable oil)
• 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro (chopped; half cup loosely chopped used in final mix)
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Measure Rice

   Place 2 cups of white long grain rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Rice, Water, and Bay Leaf to Cooker

   Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker inner pot, add 3 cups of water and 1 bay leaf. Close the lid and select the white rice setting.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop Cilantro While Rice Cooks

   Roughly chop one bunch of fresh cilantro on a cutting board using a chef's knife. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cook Rice

   Allow the rice cooker to complete its cycle (approximately 20 minutes). Once the cooker signals that the rice is done, keep the lid on and let the rice sit for 5 minutes to steam.

   Time: PT20M

5. Season Rice with Oil

   Open the rice cooker, remove the bay leaf, and drizzle 2.5 tablespoons of rice bran oil over the hot rice. Gently fluff with a rice paddle or spoon to coat the grains.

   Time: PT1M

6. Rest Rice

   Cover the rice cooker again and let the rice rest for 10 minutes so the oil fully penetrates the grains.

   Time: PT10M

7. Combine Final Ingredients

   Transfer the rested rice to a large mixing bowl. Add half a cup of the loosely chopped cilantro, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 teaspoon fresh lime juice. Toss gently until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Serve the cilantro white rice warm as a side to tacos, burritos, or any Mexican-inspired dish.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g