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Quinoa- HELP

iLoveMyPitbull1225
iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I enjoy eating quinoa but for whatever reason, every single time I try to cook it, it doesn't come out well. I cook it according to package instructions and it still tastes raw and tough. What am I doing wrong? Is there a trick?

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  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    I have just the thing for you! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10162280/quinoa-how-to-boil#latest
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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    No kidding, @CM_73 . I loved that thread.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    No, I haven't rinsed it. Last night I tried to make this boxed quinoa and brown rice blend I bought from the store. I guess I'll try both rinsing and adding a little more water next time.

    CM, Thanks for the Link as well- lots of helpful input! :)
  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
    I use my rice cooker I just adapt it to the water/quinoa ratio. Works really well, I can't cook grains/seeds/lentils worth crap they always turn out undercooked or mushy if I try do do in microwave or stovetop
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Mine always turns out dry, never mushy. A coworker actually suggested using the microwave and said it comes out perfectly every time that way.
  • cat_lady77
    cat_lady77 Posts: 203 Member
    It is supposed to be a little firm when it's done. Or maybe I just like it that way? I usually add a little olive oil or sauce of some kind because it will dry out when it sits out.
  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    No kidding, @CM_73 . I loved that thread.
    It was quite lengthy for such a simple question wasn't it!

  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 wrote: »

    CM, Thanks for the Link as well- lots of helpful input! :)

    You're welcome, hope it helped!

    The microwave idea sounds interesting, always handy to be able to cook something nutritious, quickly, when getting in late from work.
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