Quinoa. The directions stated to rinse. Do I have to? Any brands I do not have to rinse out there

MelaniaTrump
MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
I went ahead and rinsed as package instructions stated.
I do not have a fine mesh colander. I made a serious mess. I rinsed in a bowl, then tilted to get water out cupped my hand. Then did it again.
Then to drain used colander lined with paper towels. They folded over and I unfolded... the story goes on.
Horrible experience.

1. I think you have to rinse or you get a soapy taste.
2. Are there brands that are already rinsed? Please someone answer yes.
I don't really want to spend $10 on a mesh strainer. I'm cheap.

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  • terrimcoleman
    terrimcoleman Posts: 1 Member
    Are you near a dollar store...I have a Dollar Tree nearby and they have loads if kitchen stuff.
  • ElizabethOakes2
    ElizabethOakes2 Posts: 1,038 Member
    Cheesecloth inside the colander! Cheesecloth is UBER cheap, and you just rinse it out and hang it to dry for next time. :)
  • OneTwentyThree
    OneTwentyThree Posts: 184 Member
    It tastes bitter without rinsing it. I might be wrong but I don't think it is a requirement to rinse but just a taste issue. There are companies that sell the quinoa already rinsed. One of them is called Roland.
  • flyingfur74
    flyingfur74 Posts: 80 Member
    I buy my Quinoa from Costco. The brand is Truroots. Never had to rinse before cooking.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    If they are not "rinsed," they can have a bitter flavor from the outside coating but I am ok with that flavor either way.
    Most brands say "Rinsed" on the label.
  • zenjen13
    zenjen13 Posts: 174 Member
    flyingfur74 wrote: »
    I buy my Quinoa from Costco. The brand is Truroots. Never had to rinse before cooking.

    ^^^Yep, same here. But you should get a colander from the dollar store anyway bc you might need to rinse rice in the future. :)
  • KellieTru
    KellieTru Posts: 285 Member
    Bob's Red Mill brand is organic and has already been rinced before packaging. It's the brand I always use.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    I see we decided to stick with that user name OP even after it was pointed out to you earlier this week how odd it is to assume an alias of a prominent public figure?

    With regards to the quinoa, I'm guessing the brands that are prerinsed are pricier, so you can decide if you want to spend $10 or less on a fine mesh strainer that you'll have for years or spend a little extra on every box or bag of quinoa that you buy...
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    edited January 2016
    Some quinoa comes pre rinsed.
    But, yes, you do have to rinse it if it is not pre rinsed. It has a bitter coating, saponin, that needs to be rinsed off.
    Fine mesh strainers are inexpensive, so it would be a wise investment unless you buy the pre rinsed.
  • DMUND
    DMUND Posts: 299 Member
    I don't recall the brand I use. Although it says "pre-rinsed", I still give it a quick rinse in my strainer. I love my small mess strainer, it works well for many uses....not just quinoa. Crushed pineapple - beans - tuna - drippings from a pan, etc. Invest in one, you won't be sorry.
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