How Long to Cook Quinoa?
Cooking time
- Quinoa, simmered
- 15 min
Quinoa simmers covered for 15 minutes in twice its volume of water, then rests 5. Why to rinse it first and how to tell when it is done.
Method
- Rinse the quinoa well in a fine sieve.
- Add twice its volume of water and a pinch of salt, bring to the boil, cover, turn the heat to low and start the timer.
- Rest it covered off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Tips
- Rinsing removes the natural coating that can taste bitter or soapy.
- It's done when the grains are translucent and the little tails have spiralled out.
- Toasting the rinsed quinoa in the dry pan for a minute first gives a nuttier flavour.
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