How to Cook Quinoa - Tip of the Day

by Adeena Sussman, Posted Apr 2nd 2010 @ 9:00AM

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a nutritional powerhouse which cooks like a grain, and also happens to be kosher for Passover. If cooked wrong, it can turn out soggy and waterlogged. Here's how to make it fluffy, light and ready to be seasoned.

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Rinse raw quinoa in cold water three times, using clean water each time. Cover quinoa with a few inches of water in saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for ten minutes, then strain and rinse. Transfer quinoa to a fine-mesh steamer basket and set over a shallow layer of simmering water. Cover with a folded damp towel or pot lid and steam until light and fluffy, an additional 10 to 15 minutes, tossing with a fork occasionally. It's a great side for proteins or as a salad tossed with chopped veggies and feta or dried fruit and nuts.