How to cook quinoa as rice

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July 26, 2018 8:10 PM

Quinoa is fast gaining popularity as the most staple side dish, knocking rice off its position on our menus. Don't be hesitant to try your hands at this superfood. Follow our recipe and have your fluffy quinoa rice in no time.

RECIPE NAME

How to cook quinoa rice

COOKING TIME

35mins

Recipe Type

Side dish

CUISINE

Native American

COOKING METHOD

Boiling

NUTRITION

Currently, health trends are canceling out gluten-rich foods and replacing them with superfoods such as

Quinoa is known to be in two important flavonoids namely Quercetin and Kaempferol. These two compounds are rich in anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antidepressant properties. Its fiber content is incredulously high as compared to other grains. Even though most of its fiber is insoluble, its soluble fiber is still quite at a decent amount.

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

(It is a very important step when cooking quinoa because it has an outer coating called saponin. Saponin has the tendency to make the cooked grains taste soapy or bitter)

with your spoon. Your quinoa is ready

SERVING SIZE

4 persons

ABOUT QUINOA RICE

A lot of people are going in for quinoa rice instead of regular rice, especially on their weight loss journey. Its naturally sweet nutty flavor gives “rice” dishes a fluffy delicate texture, which is why most people would opt to cook quinoa.

Quinoa is technically a seed but once boiled, looks much like couscous. It also comes in about 120 different varieties, so you never have to get bored eating the same quinoa all the time. The 3 popular varieties in our local stores are the black, white and red. I would advise first-timers to try the white variety first, for it’s a neutral easy flavor.

Despite being excellent as a side dish, don’t limit yourself from the wonderful creations from quinoa. Add it to your salads for a nice fluffy texture. Or drizzle a bit into your casserole dish. Better still begin your day with quinoa breakfast porridge.

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