3 Ways to Prepare Quinoa

If you are new to cooking quinoa, chances are you are at a loss as to how it can be prepared. The good news is that quinoa is very easy to cook. In fact, just about anyone can make quinoa well, even if they are terrible in the kitchen. Let's take a look at three common ways that you can cook quinoa.

1. In a Rice Cooker

A very easy way to make quinoa is in a rice cooker. Many people say that this is by far the simplest method, because you aren't worrying about pots boiling over! (I must confess, now that the house I live in has an electric stove top rather than gas, I really make a mess in the kitchen because I am constantly boiling things over.)

To get started, you will want to add two parts water and one part quinoa to your rice cooker. Turn it on and cook between 15 and 20 minutes. You will know your quinoa is done when all of the liquid is absorbed and your quinoa is light and fluffy. The key with cooking in a rice cooker is knowing how yours reacts. If the water absorbs too soon, you may need to add a bit more. Try adding ¼ cup at a time.

2. Boiling on the Stove

The next method of cooking quinoa is to boil and simmer on the stovetop. You will need to add two parts liquid and one part quinoa to your pot. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer covered for 15-18 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for another five minutes.

3. Steaming on the Stove

Steaming quinoa on the stove is a little known method of cooking quinoa. It is a bit more work than the other methods but the reward is consistent quinoa every time. You will need a fine metal strainer to cook quinoa this way.

The first step is to fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the quinoa and boil for 10 minutes. Drain the quinoa into the strainer, and rinse with cool water. Bring fresh water to a boil. Place the strainer on top of the quinoa, being careful that the quinoa does not touch the water. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and a lid and steam for 10 minutes.

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