Basic Steamed Quinoa Recipes

BASIC QUINOA

Steps:

• Wash the quinoa with water, using a strainer. Same as you would wash rice.
• Place quinoa and water in a 1 1/2 quart/ medium sized saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all of the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
• You will know that the quinoa is done when all the grains have turned from white to transparent, and the spiral-like germ has separated.

STEAMED QUINOA

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a fine strainer and hold it under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• To cook, use two parts liquid to one part quinoa.
• Combine the liquid and quinoa with salt to taste in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Cover and cook until the grains are translucent and the germ has spiralled out from each grain, about 15 minutes.
• Serve.

BASIC STEAMED QUINOA

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit 5 minutes. Drain through a strainer and rinse until the water runs clear.
• Bring the water or stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and translucent, and each grain displays a little thread. Drain and return to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dish towel, replace the lid and allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Fluff and serve.