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    How To Cook Quinoa - Fluffy Quinoa in 15 minutes

    Published:May 3, 2021· Modified: Jul 23, 2021 by Keri Bevan

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    Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly, every single time!

    Quinoa is a superfood grain that is frequently cooked the wrong way. If not cooked correctly it turns mushy and clumpy, not ideal! However, once you learn the secret to cooking perfect quinoa it will turn out light and fluffy every time.

    What is Quinoa?

    Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is the seed of the Chenopodium Quinoa plant, despite the fact that it's frequently know as a grain.

    Quinoa has an interesting history. It was first grown for food 7,000 years ago in the Andes. The Incas considered it sacred, and referred to it as "the mother grain."

    These days quinoa is renowned for it's nutritional content. It's so nutritious that it's amongst the top ten superfoods. In addition to it's nutritional content, quinoa is naturally gluten free , making it a great choice for those who want to avoid gluten.

    How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly, Every Time!

    Time needed: 15 minutes.

    How to cook quinoa that's light and fluffy, every time.

    1. Rinse your quinoa.

      Quinoa has a natural coating called saponin, that if not removed, makes your cooked quinoa taste bitter and soapy. Be sure to put it in a colander or sieve and rinse well.how to cook quinoa

    2. The perfect ratio for quinoa to water is 1:2.

      For every cup of quinoa that you cook, use two cups of water. Be aware that quinoa expands when cooked (a lot!) One cup of uncooked quinoa will yield four cups of cooked quinoa.how to cook quinoa

    3. Cook the quinoa, uncovered for 10 minutes.

      Cook the quinoa for 10 minutes over low heat. Gently simmer it until the water is absorbed. Now, remove the quinoa from the heat and cover the pan with a tea towel for 8-10 minutes. This will allow the excess steam to escape, but retain enough steam to open the quinoa seed, which is what will produce light and fluffy quinoa.how to cook quinoa

    That's it! Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve!

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    How To Cook Quinoa

    If you want to learn to cook perfectly fluffy quinoa, look no further!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup (185 grams) uncooked quinoa
    • 2 cups (500 ml) water

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse the quinoa and put into a medium sized pan with the water.
    • Simmer over low heat uncovered for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the heat once the water has been absorbed, and cover with a tea towel. Allow to rest for 8-10 minutes. Fluff with fork and enjoy!
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    1. Lara

      May 03, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this, it works perfectly.

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      • dailydish

        May 03, 2021 at 9:37 pm

        You're welcome. Thank you for your feedback! Happy you got great results!

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