1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
1 3/4 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (optional)
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs mostly clear
Combine rice, water/broth, and salt in a saucepan
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes (until liquid is absorbed)
Turn off heat and let rice steam, covered, 5 minutes
Fluff rice with a fork
Stir in butter or olive oil (if using)
Stir in lime juice and lime zest
Fold in cilantro
Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed
Serve warm