2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
In theory the preparation of quinoa is relatively easy. But in practice it can be much more complicated. Dosing, rinsing and using the dishes hide enough traps to embitter our enjoyment of cooking. Therefore, we need to follow a few steps so that we can finally be satisfied with ourselves and the taste of our quinoa.
Observe the dose of water-quinoa
First of all, we must learn to dose the proportions, otherwise we risk ending up with quinoa for a whole week ahead or with a puree that will contain too much water. I recommend 1 dose of quinoa to 1.5 water, explains Marion Bailen, a hotel and restaurant consultant and author of the book I Love Quinoa. And he gives an example - a glass of quinoa with a glass and a half of water are the perfect combination if you want to prepare a recipe for two.
Rinse the quinoa before cooking
The second thing before we get to the stove is to rinse the quinoa thoroughly. This is necessary because it is covered by a substance, saponin, which gives a bitter taste and unpleasant texture when cooked. It is ideal to rinse it a few times. The first time in a fine sieve, stirring with a spoon or hands every few minutes. Then a second time under running water for a few seconds, said the cook.
Do not wait for it to boil
Unlike pasta, you should not wait for the water to boil before putting the quinoa in it. The quinoa is poured when the water barely boils, in order to avoid boiling it and making it like a compact paste, the consultant explains. The ideal time to cook quinoa, in which the quinoa will crunch and melt in your mouth at the same time, is 15 minutes.
Do not close the lid of the pot
Another common mistake, according to the expert, is the coating during cooking. The water must evaporate from the pot so that the texture of the quinoa becomes tight, soft and airy at the same time. If the water does not evaporate, we risk the quinoa to become sticky. However, some recipes require overcooking. For example, in sushi, falafel or quinoa risotto.
Do not squeeze the quinoa
If you follow the doses and cooking time, there will be no need to squeeze the quinoa, warns Marion Bailen. It should also be noted that this only works for quality products. It is preferable biokinoa.
Let it rest after cooking
Allowing the quinoa to rest for a few minutes, stirring it, is the last stage of cooking, the specialist said. Stirring the finished quinoa delicately, the last drops of water evaporate and this makes it both firm and soft.
And ready to give us all the pleasure she is capable of!
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