baked essentials: parmesan, cilantro, lime rice

How To Make baked essentials: parmesan, cilantro, lime rice

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I like my rice a bit cheesier, so I usually add 1 or 2 tablespoons additional parmesan.
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  Why use the oven? Rice can be a tricky thing to make on the stovetop. If you get the temp a bit too hot, you wind up with burnt, or dried rice on the bottom of the pot. Using a rice cooker, or your oven, practically guarantees that your rice will turn out perfect, every time.
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  You will need an ovenproof saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid.
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the bottom position and preheat your oven to 325f (165c).
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  Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a medium-sized ovenproof saucepan, over medium heat.
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  When the butter melts, add the rice.
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  Cook in the butter, until the rice begins to become translucent, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Keep stirring, and do not let the rice brown, or burn.
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  Add the hot chicken stock, and the salt, and stir to combine.
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  Cover and place into the oven, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 – 20 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the butter, parmesan, lime juice, and cilantro, then fluff with a fork,
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  Chef’s Tip: Melt the butter in the microwave before adding.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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