The Simplest way to cook Quinoa
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Many quinoa recipes use quinoa that has already been been cooked and prepared before including in a recipe. You sometimes hear about having to cook quinoa twice and this is why. Once you have cooked the quinoa in this way you can use it as a base for curry, mexican dishes and any other favourite rice based meals. You can also eat the quinoa cold in salads. It is simply a matter of mixing in some chopped salad vegetables such as sweet peppers, tomatoes and celery.
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine seive with cold water. Doing this process two times will make sure that all the coating is gone. When quinoa is unprocessed you need to rinse it completely in this way to be sure of getting the best results.
Step 2
Measure out one cup of quinoa to two cups of water into a saucepan.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring gently to ensure it does not stick to the pan. When it has come to the boil you turn the gas down and let it simmer for between ten and fifteen minutes. If yuou want it crunchy then ten minutes will be enough – if you want it soft and fluffy then leave it to cook for longer. By the end of the cooking the water will have been absorbed by the quinoa. It will expand to two to three times its original size. Take the saucepan of the hob.
Step 4
Your quinoa is now ready to serve as a substitute for rice with curry and other dishes. Quinoa can easily be included in your favourite meals and recipes. The taste of quinoa doesn’t dominate the recipes, its tends to blend in with other ingredients. You will find the taste and feel of this grain quote unique and very appetising.
It is also ready to include in the recipes that are in the quinoa recipes book.
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