Basic Boiled Quinoa

Directions

1. 1
   Place the quinoa and water in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the water, about 12 minutes.
3. 3
   For a firmer grain, bring the water to a boil, then add the quinoa.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   If the quinoa tastes bitter, rinse with cold water until the bitterness disappears.
6. 6
   Variation:
7. 7
   Cook 1 cup rinsed quinoa in 4 to 6 cups boiling water until the grains are transparent throughout, about 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Drain immediately, rinse, cover, and steam dry over low heat for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   This yields perfect, separate grains, especially good for salads.