How to Boil Quinoa
We said that quinoa is a common dish for the ancient native peoples of Peru and Bolivia, but it is very new in our tables. Boiling is always a healthy choice for cooking. In this case, it is also the simplest and most delicious. Just remember two basic rules. The first one is always double the amount of water. There is no other way to make them well cooked. The second tip is to remove them and stay near to the pot along the cooking process, so you can notice the right moment in which it is perfectly cooked: when it is transparent, soft, tender.
Equipment
- Pan
- Kitchen spatula
- plate
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- Quinoa seeds
- Water or broth
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Pour the oil
- Add the quinoa seeds and make them brown a little
- Pour water
- Let it boil
- Uncover, and remove one more time to see it has the texture you desire.
Notes
Useful Tips:
- It can last almost a week in the refrigerator.
- Browning and removing before adding water is key to reaching the right texture and flavor.
- It is ready when transparent and tender, never sticky.