Plain Boiled Quinoa

3 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (2 1/4 cups) quinoa
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Set quinoa in a bowl of cold water and wash it by rubbing it between your hands.
  2. 2
    Drain and repeat the process until the water is clear.
  3. 3
    Transfer the rinsed quinoa to a saucepan and cover with water and some salt.
  4. 4
    Bring the liquid to a boil, lower the heat and boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until all the grains are translucent.
  5. 5
    Take care not to overcook.
  6. 6
    Drain the quinoa immediately but do not cool under cold water or the grain will be waterlogged.
  7. 7
    If not eating right away, transfer the quinoa to a cloth lined baking pan and fluff up with two forks to help cool the grain a little faster.

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