Quinoa-Toasted

From: Dreamer in Ontario

On Oct 17, 2008

Great way to enhance the flavour. Thanks for posting.

From: Fern589

On Sep 30, 2008

This was a great recommendation! I found it easier to get a very steep pan/glass to rinse the quinoa in. When I tried to just rinse them in my strainer, they were so buoyant they just kind of flew out of the strainer. The results were perfect and they have a wonderfully nutty flavor and smell. I will be doing this every time!! Thanks

From: Deborahrah

On Sep 11, 2007

I love Quinoa, but never thought to toast it. One suggestion though. When you are rinsing the quinoa, save the rinse water. Pour it into a spray bottle and you have an organic liquid that repells insects. Use it on your vegetable plants. I wouldn't recommend using it on culinary herbs though as it could affect the taste. The coating of the quinoa, saponin, a resin-like substance is extremely bitter and forms a soapy solution in water.

From: neona503

On Sep 14, 2007

the best! you'll swear you added butter or chicken broth because the flavor is so rich and complex.... it should be noted that to cook the quinoa you should use two cups water to one cup quinoa. add salt to the boiling water. simmer with lid on for twenty minutes. remove lid and remove from heat, let cool for five minutes. could not be more simple or delicious!