How To Cook Quinoa (Foolproof Recipe)
If you’re wondering how to cook quinoa, you’ve come to the right post! It can be a bit intimidating to cook at first, but with a few simple tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating the fluffiest and tastiest results every time!
Servings: 3 cups
Equipment
- Medium stockpot
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse: Unless the packet specifies that it's pre-rinsed, you’ll want to soak the quinoa in cold water for a few minutes to remove the outer shell. Next, rinse the quinoa under cool water using a fine-mesh strainer for about 30 seconds. Let the water drain while you prepare the pot of water.
- Boil: Add 2 cups of liquid (water or broth) for every cup of quinoa to the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once it’s boiling, add the drained quinoa, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer: Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes. You’ll know the quinoa is done when all the liquid is absorbed, and the seeds have turned translucent and tender.
- Fluff: Turn off the heat, then I recommend letting the cooked quinoa sit with the cover on for a couple of minutes in the pot. This allows any residual water to be absorbed and the quinoa to finish cooking. After a few minutes, you can fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving!
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