What You Did Not Know About Quinoa
Quinoa was once to the Incas, what fast food is to Americans. Many people confuse quinoa with a grain, when it is actually a seed from a plant related to spinach, and its leaves can even be eaten like spinach. This seed, native to the Andes of South America, is rich in protein. Read more
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Quinoa Cooking Tips and Recipe Ideas
Cooking quinoa is similar to cooking rice, but slightly faster at 15 minutes. In order to achieve better taste, it is best to wash the quinoa before cooking to get rid of the saponin, which gives it a bitter flavor. To cook it, you need one part quinoa, and one and three quarters parts liquid, which can be water, broth, or both. It is optional to add a bit of butter or salt to give it a little flavor. Bring the quinoa to a boil then simmer and cover for 15 minutes. The quinoa will be fully cooked when the seeds become transparent. It is also optional to lightly toast the quinoa, as it is sometimes done to rice, before cooking. Read more
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