How to cook quinoa in a microwave

The standard way to cook quinoa is to cook in in boiling water.This is a simple step by step method for you to follow to cook quinoa in your microwave. I have prepared these instructions using a 700 watt oven. Your microwave may be different and you will have to adjust the times to suit.

Step one

Measure out one cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. The proportions are more important the the size of the cup.

Step two

Rinse the quinoa under cold water for half a minute to remove any impurities.

Step three

Put the water and the quinoa into a microwaveable dish and cover. The next step is to place it in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes approximately. Take out of the oven and let it stand for 1 minute. Stir the mixture and then place it back into the microwave for a further 3 minutes on full. The quinoa needs to stand on the kitchen counter for 2 or 3 minutes to finish cooking.

Depending on the type of quinoa the water may not fully be absorbed by the quinoa in which case you will need to drain it of the excess before carrying on with your preparation.

you can now tuck into the freshly cooked quinoa. The only difference I have observed in cooking quinoa in a microwave as opposed to cooking it the standard way is that is expands very slightly more and is a bit softer to the touch. The results of cooking quinoa this way are just as good as using the standard method.

You will find that quinoa is a great substitute for potatoes and rice and can be served up as a side dish to almost any main meal. 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 really comes into its own and prooves to be a versatile addition to your kithcen larder,

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