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By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:53:43 +0000

I like quinoa but have never been able to get it fluffy like yours. I just might have to invest in a rice cooker.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:15:13 +0000

Quinoa is sooo great! It is the only grain that is a complete protein. It used to be considered hippy food, but now it seems to be making a great comeback! It seems everywhere I turn, there’s quinoa!

My favorite way to enjoy quinoa is to sauté it with olive oil, onions, and garlic. When it has toasted enough, the little grainy-pods will begin to open. Then it is time to add your cooking liquid and simmer. Basically, using the pilaf method takes this little grain to a whole new level.

Early on I was warned that just merely steaming or simmering quinoa without “toasting” it first can sometimes leave the grain with a soapy aftertaste. So, this is the only way I cook it.

Cheers to quinoa!

By: White On Rice Couple

White On Rice Couple — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:45:50 +0000

Bravo for quinoa and your awesome write up! We cook quinoa in the rice cooker too, especially for big parties.

No, you’re not a dork, maybe a good geek….just like us too!

By: Hillary

Hillary — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:15:24 +0000

I love quinoa too! I had a quinoa risotto the other day (or would it be a quinoatto?) and it was delicious! I highly recommend using quinoa in risotto.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:56:12 +0000

Geggie’s suggestion sound delicious. I’m definitely going to have to try that! I’ve been a fan of quinoa for a while, and was glad to see that Gourmet.com has a few great recipes with quinoa:
http://www.gourmet.com/search/query?query=quinoa

As does TraderJoesFan.com: http://www.traderjoesfan.com/Articles/Articles/Quinoa:_The_Mother_Grain/

I get the TJ’s Harvest Grains Blend with red quinoa pretty regularly.
http://www.traderjoesfan.com/Trader_Joes/Products/Misc/Harvest_Grains_Blend/details/

They have some excellent packaged grains that are very healthy for you, and simple to make.

By: jessy

jessy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:33:27 +0000

i’ve never heard of this but it looks reallllly delicious!

By: the airy fairy

the airy fairy — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:16:59 +0000

i am a HUGE fan of quinoa…i love to eat it in a salad with chopped tomatoes, cucumber and spring onions…tonnes of fresh herbs chopped in like basil, coriander, mint and parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice and some soya sauce and olive oil. it’s so good with anything!

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:24:13 +0000

Your meal sounds awesome. I love quinoa too — and its so good for you! I loved your comments regarding couscous, because frankly, I don’t much care for the tiny stuff either. That said, I really adore Israeli couscous — its bigger like a pearl or orzo or something. Its like a completely different food and makes all those couscous recipes suddenly make sense. Truly. Well, IMHO anyway. Maybe you’ve tried it and don’t like it either…