Why are people going crazy for this grain? Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH for those of you new to it) can be used as a substitute for rice in most dishes, it has a rich, nutty flavor (if you cook it right), and it's healthier than rice. It's even considered a complete protein!
Don't be intimidated by this awesome grain, it is so simple to make.
Ready? Here you go:
You are going to need 2 cups of broth for every 1 cup of quinoa you want to make (that would yield about 3 cups, obv)
Measure out the quinoa in a dry measuring cup and then pour that into a fine mesh sieve. Rinse it well, and then pour into a medium sized pot.
Turn the heat on and cook it until it is thouroughly dry, and then a little longer (it'll start to smell a little rich and nutty and the color might darken slightly) to bring out the flavor.
**These first 2 steps are so important! When I skip the rinse, it tastes slightly bitter, and if I don't "roast" it first, it can taste a little bland)
Now that your quinoa is dry and crispy, pour the liquid in. I'll do 2 cups of chicken broth, again for flavor. If you are nervous about that, you can do 1 cup broth, 1 cup water, or even 2 cups of just water.
Heat on high until you bring this to a boil
Reduce the heat to low, cover with a matching lid, and LEAVE IT ALONE for 15 minutes.
After the timer's up, fluff it up a little and you're done!
You can see it's ready when the quinoa is translucent and the little spirals start to separate a little bit
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