The accepted way to cook quinoa is to cook in in boiling water. You can any way cook it in a microwave oven quite actually as this following method shows. These instructions are for a 700watt microwave oven. You will need to adjust your cooking times to suit your equipment.
Step one
Measure out one cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. The size of cup doesn't matter as long as the proportions are 2 to 1.
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Step two
Rinse the quinoa under cold water for half a minute to take off any impurities.
Step three
Put the water and the quinoa into a microwaveable dish and cover. Put this in your microwave and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Take out of the oven and let it stand for 1 minute. Stir the aggregate and then place it back into the microwave for a additional 3 minutes on full. The quinoa needs to stand on the kitchen counter for 2 or 3 minutes to terminate cooking.
Note: Using this method the water doesn't always fully suck up into the quinoa and you will have to drain it before serving.
Your quinoa is now ready to serve. The only divergence I have observed in cooking quinoa in a microwave as opposed to cooking it the accepted way is that is expands very slightly more and is a bit softer to the touch. The superb taste of quinoa is still there and it is actually used in all your best recipes.
The simplest thing to do with quinoa is to add it as a side dish to a main meal instead of potatoes, rice or cous cous. Just serve it on the plate instead. But the best way to use the cooked quinoa is in salads and stir fry dishes. This is where it actually comes into its own and proves to be a versatile addition to your kitchen larder.
How to Cook Quinoa in a Microwave Oven
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