Apr 05 2009
Cooking Quinoa
Quinoa is a nutritive grain that should be included in every health-conscious menu. For detailed information about the history and properties of quinoa, see the sidebar “Of Grains and Men.”
Quinoa can be cooked in bulk and added to recipes as needed at a later point. To cook quinoa, use a ratio of 2:1 for water to quinoa. So if you want to cook 2 cups of dry quinoa, use 4 cups of water. First bring the water to a rolling boil in a pot with a tight-fitting lid, and then add the quinoa. Cover and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 12 minutes, or just until the remaining liquid is entirely absorbed. Stir the quinoa with a fork and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.