Cooking Hack: Perfect Fluffy AF Quinoa

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Cooking Hack: Perfect Fluffy AF Quinoa

I found a tip years ago on Food 52 to use less water than most packages suggestion and to put a towel between the put and a lid after the quinoa cooks to absorb moisture. It’s the only way to make quinoa, in my opinion.

I get a lot of questions about soaking + AC vinegar. That is to help with absorption of nutrients. All quinoa must be rinsed (even if it says pre-rinsed). A fine mesh strainer is your friend, you can order one in the shop

Pro Tip: Costco sells giant bags of organic quinoa. Def let me know if you make this recipe! Tag me @chefcarlacontreras on Instagram.

Eat Well,

xo Chef Carla

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Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

1 tsp. apple cider vinegar for soaking

1 3/4 cups of filtered water

Instructions:

1. Rise and soak the quinoa with 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar and enough water to cover for at least 30 min. ⁣

2. Rinse and drain with a fine mesh strainer. ⁣

3. Put the quinoa in a pot with the filtered water. ⁣

4. Bring to a boil and then cover. Cook for 13-15 min on medium low.⁣

5. Take off stove and place on a heat proof surface. ⁣

6. Take lid off and place a clean towel between the lid and pot. Let it absorb the moisture for 15 min. ⁣

7. Take lid + towel off, fluff w a fork and enjoy!

Storage: Keep up to five days in the fridge.

 

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