How To Cook Quinoa
4 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (any variety)
- 1 ยฝ cups water (Note 2)
- ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
Method
- Rinse the quinoa using a fine mesh colander under cool running water (See Note 1). Drain.
- Add the quinoa to a saucepan, cover with water, add the salt, and stir. Bring to a boil,
- Lower the heat to the lowest setting possible, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes without peeking!
- Uncovered, fluff with a fork and serve.