Sesame-Lime Rice
Serves: 4
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This is a favorite rice side dish and I always make extra to take for next day lunch.
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Ingredients:
| 1 cup | long-grain white rice |
| coarse salt and ground pepper | |
| 2 tablespoons | sesame seeds, toasted |
| 1 tablespoon | toasted sesame oil |
| 1/2 teaspoon | finely grated lime zest |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh lime juice |
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook just until tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Toss rice with sesame seeds, oil, and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and fluff gently with a fork.
Source: marthastewart.com
