Look Who it Was Random video

How to Cook Quinoa

3,913 views · Published 22 December 2013 · 1:20 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: Cooking Light · 2013 · Howto & Style

Watch on YouTube

Check out 23 Amazing Quinoa Recipes: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/cooking-with-quinoa-00412000073996/page26.html

Quinoa is the darling of the whole-grains world, and it's easy and fast to prepare.
Much of the quinoa in the U.S. has been pre-rinsed, and that's because it has a natural protective coating that's quite bitter. If your package does not specify "pre-rinsed," you should give these guys a little bath.

Place the grains in a fine-mesh sieve, and place that in a large bowl of water. Rub the grains together with your fingers for about 30 seconds and Drain.
Use a 1 to 1-1/2 ratio of quinoa to liquid—so 1 cup quinoa to 1-1/2 cups water or broth. More liquid will wreck the texture, causing the grains to "blow out" and become too swollen. Bring the water and quinoa up to a boil together, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let stand about 5 minutes. 

That's it! You can easily tell when quinoa is perfectly done: The grains become translucent and offer a little "pop" in your mouth, almost like fish roe.

More from this channel