Cafe Pasqual'S Cilantro Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
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.).
Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.