Cafe Pasqual'S Cilantro Rice

• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapenos, including seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

1. Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
3. While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.).
4. Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.

long grain white rice, water, kosher salt, cilantro, white onion, scallion, fresh jalapenos, lime juice, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cafe-pasquals-cilantro-rice-177513 (may not work)