How do I cook QUINOA?

[RinkyDinkyPinky]

Hi, I have a container full of it in the cupboard but have lost the packet/ instructions. Anyone know how to cook it?
TIA

Good luck with that. I'd probably boil it on salted water and use it as a replacement for couscous or pasta.
Anyone got Gillian McKeith's book/phone number? She'd know!!!!!!

Lol KC; there must be someone else, other than me and Gilly that has quinoa.
C'mon you healthy goddess types!

Cook for 20 mins in water that is already boiling.
1 vol quinoa to 3 parts water.
I like to cook min in stock for added flavour.

thank you!

Boil for 15 mins
add butter and salt
throw in bin

I do one part quinoa to two parts stock.

i just boil in water and when it is cooked, drain. takes about 15 mins or so.
nice with ratatouille!

Agree with muffle. It's edible, but you will never make it taste good.

no no. The correct thread title is

"why would I cook quinoa"

1 - rinse first
2 - then rinse agin
3 - then rinse again
4 - then repeat steps 1-3 until you lose the will to live and have forgotten your own name
5 - boil for 15 mins
6 - bin
7 - cook lovely pasta and eat instead.

I've cooked it like risotto, ie saute some onions, celery, peppers, garlic, whatever else you have lying about in the fridge in some olive oil, add quinoa and saute for another couple of mins, then add stock gradually until the little grains have swollen and the little seedy sprouty bit is visible (it's tiny so you may need to get a few on a spoon to have a look) Then you can add whatever else you like, some chicken, other meat, seasoning, herbs etc etc. DS loves it and it's super good for you, very good source of protein.

I do 1part quinoa 2 parts water bring to boil then simmer, I also add it to casseroles or mix with puy lentils flavoured with fried onions and sometimes bacon

Funny coz my immediate thought was 'decant straight into bin'- obviosuly hav eless time for intermediaries than you lot

Yes, risotto style is good too.

I really like quinoa

Please, please, please wash it well before you cook it. Lots of people don't then complain that it doesn't taste good but if you prepare it properly, it is delicious.

1. Rinse well - in sieve for several minutes under running tap
2. Put in pan with twice as much stock as quinoa
3. Boil then simmer til the tails are obvious (about 15 - 20 mins or so).
4. Yum

Risotto style also good. Can be eaten warm or cold, just like couscous and rice.

so to add to SB's. Here's one for you. Cover with the water and add two stock cubes easier, and then a tin of coconut milk. Cook as in step 3. Fabulous. Much nicer than rice in my humble opinion.

I'm a quinoa convert!
Tis lovely stuff- I boiled with a bit of Thai 5-spice and had with a winter veg stir-fry.
C'mon you sceptics- don't let McKeith put you off, give it a go!
Loving the coconut milk and risotto ideas. Will try them next.

Like this:

Go into your kitchen.
Pick up the packet.
Lift the lid of the bin.
Chuck quinoa in bin.
Close lid.
Ring Domino's.

Ah, see muffle got there before me

And kewcumber
And peachy

You can't argue with common sense.

though I thought Domino's pizza was a nice touch, Will. Will had that to my quinoia recipe back of fag packet book

Pah! Domino's shizza I think not! If you must do pizza it can only be Pizza Express then send the butler/ DH/ DC out to pick it up.