The Perfect Quinoa Does Exist
Keanu, Joaquin, or however you say it!
We buy our quinoa at Costco because we eat a lot of it, and have ruined a lot of it! we’re here to tell you whatever the bag tells you to do is WRONG! We repeat, WRONG!
We have finally figured out the right ratios, and cooking method to make the most perfect, fluffy quinoa every time.
First, The bag will say 2 parts liquid to 1 part quinoa - this leaves my quinoa mushy in a pool of water every time. It should be 1 3/4 parts liquid to 1 part quinoa. Second, they leave out the toasting part - I like to toast the quinoa in the pan first to bring out a more nutty flavor. Finally, the cooking method the bag suggests is to bring to a boil, then to a simmer and to cover, and then leave covered and turn off the heat. This takes way too long, and again - mushy quinoa! The best way to do it is to leave uncovered, add the liquid and just simmer until it is absorbed and the quinoa is perfectly cooked!
Ingredients
Prep time: <5 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
2 tbs butter
1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cups liquid (water, chicken stock, vegetable stock, etc.)
Preparation
Melt 2 tbs butter in a saucepan over medium heat
Once melted, add in the quinoa and toast until brown (about 5 mins)
Add in all of your liquid and bring to a boil
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer - leave the top off and just let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid is absorbed. This should take approximately 12 minutes.
Fluff and enjoy!
