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Quinoa

EGGARY
EGGARY Posts: 1,222
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Has anyone tried Quinoa ? I picked up some at Costco today. I have heard about it. What does it tastes like ?
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  • Desert Oasis Woman
    Desert Oasis Woman Posts: 5,604
    a bit nutty. have you read about the preparation? think that's the one you have to dry toast a bit before adding water...but that cookbook has been "organized" along with a few others (Ku cleaned house and I can't find it :whistle: )
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    No. From what I read of the directions on cooking, it's like cooking rice. What I might do is saute the Quinoa with olive oil and garlic. Then add boiling water.

    Does that make sense ?

    Gary
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  • Desert Oasis Woman
    Desert Oasis Woman Posts: 5,604
    ;) will hit the garage tomorrow and get back with you...
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  • Mr. & Mrs Potatohead
    Mr. & Mrs Potatohead Posts: 2,037
    If you're cooking it like rice...
    YES! That makes MAJOR sense!
    But, I have never cooked it SOOOOO :whistle:
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  • Slotmercenary
    Slotmercenary Posts: 1,071
    Try this,
    also there are a ton of recipes at Delish.com
    Quinoa and Bulgur Tabbouleh Salad
    From Redbook










    1 1/2 cup(s) bulgur
    6 cup(s) water
    1 1/2 cup(s) quinoa, rinsed
    6 cup(s) tomatoes, diced
    1 1/2 cup(s) parsley, chopped
    1 cup(s) scallions, finely sliced
    1/4 cup(s) mint, chopped
    1 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 cup(s) lemon juice
    2 teaspoon(s) salt
    2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper


    Directions

    Place the bulgur in a mixing bowl. Add 3 cups of boiling water; cover and allow to soak until the water has absorbed and the grains are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain excess water if necessary.
    In a separate saucepot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer until the liquid has absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the bulgur and quinoa with the chopped tomatoes, parsley, scallions, and mint.
    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the mixed grains and toss well to coat.
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    GTI...Quinoa is awesome, though it may take a time or two to get it right. ;) It COOKs very much like rice, but doesn't taste like it at all. I like to do it in a pilaf method....sautee some onion and garlic in butter, add the quinoa, sautee a couple minutes, then broth. (same ratio as rice, 2 parts liquid to 1 part quinoa) It is cooked in about 15-20 minutes. It is often then tossed with minced veggies and such to make a salad. Just a bit of dressing as cooked, and you should enjoy it. Or dice some cukes and tomatoes, a bit of red onion, whatever you choose...toss, and serve. A very nice change to rice or pasta sides!! (It is done when the grain has "bloomed", and it is left looking a bit like Saturn with a ring around it.....You will understand when you see it..... ;) )
    Wish you the best! :)
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  • MnMikey
    MnMikey Posts: 28
    Tried it on the egg but it kept falling through the grill :cheer:
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  • MtnBlue
    MtnBlue Posts: 109
    I first had quinoa many years ago. At that time you were required to rinse it before proceeding with cooking or else you would get a soapy taste. I even bought a special strainer with very small holes just for rinsing quinoa. Apparently it is pre-rinsed these days.

    I love the taste of simply prepared quinoa and it is so cute to look at with it's little Saturn-like ring.
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
    I will sometimes mix 20% soft wheat berries and rice, cooking as regular rice. Adds a nutty flavor and texture. Also I like to use couscous when rice is called for.
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  • Desert Oasis Woman
    Desert Oasis Woman Posts: 5,604
    Quinoa is the one that needs to be rinsed well before preparing.
    Great book: The Splendid Grain by Rebecca Wood
    ISBN 0-688-16612-1
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  • HungryMan
    HungryMan Posts: 3,470
    Post some pic. Never heard of it.
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    LC,

    Can
    Quinoa be eaten like rice ? The salad thing doesn't thrill me.

    Thanks.

    Gary
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  • mkc
    mkc Posts: 544
    We eat it all the time, and yes, we prepare it like rice.

    When in doubt, rinse it well in a fine mesh strainer before cooking. I do this unless the package specifically says pre-rinsed or no rinsing required.

    I like to saute some finely chopped onion and garlic in butter, then stir in the rinsed quinoa. After a minute or so, add the water (and salt, if using), bring to the boil, cover, and reduce the heat to simmer like rice.

    It's also quite tasty if after cooking you stir in roasted veggies like red or green bell pepper, summer squash, red onion that have been diced up, along with some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds. Kind of a pilaf.
    Egging in Crossville, TN
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