Cooking quinoa

BEFORE COOKING:

Rinse the quinoa several times in a sieve under cold water.

COOKING:

Add the quinoa to boiling water (use 2 cups of water per 1 cup of quinoa). Stir until the water returns to a boil. Simmer for 7–10 minutes on low heat. Begin timing from the moment the water boils again. Do not stir the quinoa while cooking! Lightly salt the water (half a level teaspoon should suffice) and add oil (1 tablespoon per 100 g of quinoa). Cook covered with the lid slightly ajar. The quinoa is done when the grains reveal white tails.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, drain any excess water and add butter or vegetable oil. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Quinoa can be served hot or cold, in savory and sweet dishes; as a salad ingredient, an addition to soups, casseroles, or desserts.

Enjoy your meal!