Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2011

Made 1/2 the recipe as written (used Basmati rice & white wine). Allowed the rice to fry in the oil/onions/jalapeno mixture for a minute or two before adding wine & broth/water (didn't bother to measure salt & pepper). It seemed like the ratio of rice/green ingredients was off (1 bunch of green onions = 1/4lb) but it wasn't! We really liked this, none of the flavors overpowered the other & it was just nice & fresh tasting. The jalapeno & cilantro doesn't mean it needs to be served alongside an ethnic dish - it's that neutral. Also for those afraid of the jalapeno, I scraped as much seeds & pith as I could so I was just left with the flavor of the pepper & none of the heat. Half the recipe easily served 6. Thanks Kimber, I'm really glad I tried this!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BudsGurls

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2011

The only ingredient I omitted in this dish was the jalapeno peppers as members of my family don't care for anything spicy. In its' place I used a whole green bell pepper. The prep and cook time was approximate. This turned out much better since everyone enjoyed this side dish. It is a pretty dish as well with the minced green flecks of bell pepper and herbs throughout the rice. The rice is tasty and flavorful with nothing overpowering each other (bell pepper, parsley, onions, cilantro). I thought I would be able to taste the cilantro since it is a stronger herb, however, I liked it in this dish. This is a nice change to plain white rice that we normally eat. The title of this dish fits perfectly!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

OkinawanPrincess

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2011

This really was excellent, both in taste as well as presentation. In deference to Hubs' sensitive innards I replaced half the jalapeno with minced green pepper and also cut back a bit on the cilantro, since he's of the camp whose taste buds believe it tastes like soap. Flavorful, but in a supportive way. It doesn't "step on the toes" of the main dish, in this case, "Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Shrimp," recipe also from this site. I can see this as being a conveniently versatile rice dish too, the ideal complement to ANY meat or seafood entree simply by eliminating the cilantro and jalapeno if it doesn't fit. As written, however, it's delightful.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

naples34102

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2011

We really enjoyed this. I added the juice of one lime and a bit of zest too. Thanks for the recipe:)

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jog Dish

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2011

Somehow I am just now seeing the reviews which is odd for me but I am thankful for they might have persuaded me to pass on this. I REALLY REALLY liked this recipe. So much in fact that this will be my go to when serving Mexican food. I even used the leftover with an Asian stir-fry and liked it in that too. Not sure what the others didn't like about this because I found the fresh cilantro, parsley, and green onion tops very fresh tasting and rewarding. 5 stars all the way. This was excellent!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Soup Loving Nicole

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: West Fork, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: May 11, 2011

Nice change from everyday Spanish rice when having a Mexican dish. I didn't have jalapeños, so used a Poblano pepper and Anaheim pepper....was still very good and maybe not as spicy.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

*Sherri*

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Moreno Valley, California, USA

Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2009

This was disappointing. I'm Asian so I'm always trying to find recipes to jazz up rice for my husband and I had high hopes for this one. I think when it comes to cilantro, you either love it or you hate it. I didn't put as much in it as the recipe calls for and we still didn't like it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Sandy K.

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007

Very nice. Pleasant change from standard Spanish rice with the red chili flavor. I only added a half of jalapeno because we're gringos. :) But the rice came out fluffy and flavorful. The color and the crunch of fresh cilantro and scallions made it stand out. I served with slices of lime to squeeze over the rice dish. It really added zing. Thanks for the recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

hope03

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Anaheim, California, USA

Living In: Orange, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2004

this is a great recipe to mess around with. i made this with substitutions: 2 med poblano peppers, 1/2 sweet onion. added: 1 dried red chili pepper crushed. next time i make this, i will make sure to rinse my rice first. overall though, a yum.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful