How To Cook Quinoa Stove

All you need to know about: How To Cook Quinoa Stove.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. This step is important because it helps to remove any dirt or debris that could be on the quinoa, as well as the saponins which can make quinoa taste bitter.

2. Add the quinoa and water to a medium-sized pot.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

4. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

5. Simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes.

6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve.

Tips

– You can add aromatics like garlic, onion, or herbs to the quinoa while it’s cooking for added flavor.
– You can also add salt to the cooking liquid to give the quinoa more flavor.
– For a nuttier flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat before cooking.
– Quinoa can be cooked in a rice cooker with the same ratio of quinoa to water.
– Leftover quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.