Amazing Green Rice

• long-grain white rice↗1.5 cup
• coriander bunch↗1

  about 1 cup packed

• fresh spinach↗3 cup
• shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped↗1
• serrano pepper, stemless and seeded, coarsely chopped1

  can be substituted with jalapeño

• garlic cloves↗1
• olive oil↗2 tablespoon
• salt0.5 teaspoon

  1 teaspoon salt, if water is used

• chicken or vegetable broth, or water2 cup

  up to 2 1/2 cups for stickier rice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the rice: rinse the rice thoroughly in a metal colander. Shake it a few times to remove excess water, or pat dry with a paper towel. (This prevents splattering in oil when you add it to the pan in step 3.)

2. 2

   Prepare the green herb mixture: finely chop cilantro, spinach, shallot, serrano pepper, and garlic in a food processor until very fine.

3. 3

   Sauté the rice: Add olive oil to a pan over medium‑high heat. Add the rice and sauté for 3‑5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the herb mixture and salt; sauté another 3‑5 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Cook the rice: Add broth or water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Check the rice, fluff with a fork; if needed add more water or cook longer. When the rice reaches desired doneness, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to distribute the greens.

5. 5

   Done! Enjoy! Serve with chicken skewers, chicken or salmon fried in a deep fryer, tacos, beans, and creamy corn, etc.