Comments on: Cooking Quinoa: How to Cook Quinoa http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/ Where personal finance & frugal living are sexy, delicious, and fun. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:13:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Catgurl http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-21400 Catgurl Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:57:47 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-21400 I also have just discovered Quinoa and really like it. I got mine from Costco for about $8.99 a bag of 1.36kg, and it was the pre-washed organic kind too, so even better! I just cook mine in the rice cooker and have it in a container in the fridge. When I have soups or stews, I add a few spoonfuls. Tastes yummy and really hits the spot! My mom also mentioned that they make dessert out if quinoa as well in my home country. We cook it with coconut milk and sugar. I will have to try it and let you know what it tastes like! I also have just discovered Quinoa and really like it. I got mine from Costco for about $8.99 a bag of 1.36kg, and it was the pre-washed organic kind too, so even better!

I just cook mine in the rice cooker and have it in a container in the fridge. When I have soups or stews, I add a few spoonfuls. Tastes yummy and really hits the spot!

My mom also mentioned that they make dessert out if quinoa as well in my home country. We cook it with coconut milk and sugar. I will have to try it and let you know what it tastes like!

]]> By: Quinoa “Tabbouleh” | Say Yes to Salad http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-20138 Quinoa “Tabbouleh” | Say Yes to Salad Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:08:50 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-20138 [...] Prepare the quinoa. I used a rice cooker, but you can cook it on the stove as well. The ratio is 2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa. Instructions here. [...] [...] Prepare the quinoa. I used a rice cooker, but you can cook it on the stove as well. The ratio is 2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa. Instructions here. [...]

]]> By: Fox http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-10498 Fox Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:36 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-10498 @Daddyo Ahh. The quinoa pictured on the right is cooked. It gets really fluffy when done. :) @Daddyo Ahh. The quinoa pictured on the right is cooked. It gets really fluffy when done. :)

]]> By: Daddyo http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-10485 Daddyo Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:22:14 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-10485 Oh, big difference. (looking at the picture). I see the husks now. I wasn't clear on what was in the bowl on the right, silly me. I have the pre-washed stuff. Thanks Soooo much. BTW WHO lists quinoa as one of the super foods. Oh, big difference. (looking at the picture). I see the husks now. I wasn’t clear on what was in the bowl on the right, silly me.
I have the pre-washed stuff.
Thanks Soooo much.

BTW WHO lists quinoa as one of the super foods.

]]> By: Fox http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-10476 Fox Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:10:13 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-10476 @Daddyo Great question. I've only found the pre-washed quinoa in bulk stores. If you look in the photo above the pre-washed variety is pictured on the left side. If yours looks different, I would suggest soaking it for a while to remove the husks. Hope this helps. @Daddyo Great question. I’ve only found the pre-washed quinoa in bulk stores. If you look in the photo above the pre-washed variety is pictured on the left side. If yours looks different, I would suggest soaking it for a while to remove the husks. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Daddyo http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-10467 Daddyo Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:37:36 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-10467 I bought a pound of bulk quinoa at the store, not sure how to tell if it's been pre washed? I bought a pound of bulk quinoa at the store, not sure how to tell if it’s been pre washed?

]]> By: Mandi http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-8056 Mandi Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:33:59 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-8056 Sautee kale, spinach and swiss chard with garlic. Add these vegetables along with fresh, raw cucumbers, tomatoes and avocados to cooked quinoa. Season with Braggs. Amazing and so many good greens! Sautee kale, spinach and swiss chard with garlic. Add these vegetables along with fresh, raw cucumbers, tomatoes and avocados to cooked quinoa. Season with Braggs. Amazing and so many good greens!

]]> By: Fox http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-5712 Fox Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:39:21 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-5712 @A.J. So happy you like it! Quinoa is an excellent source of protein! I buy mine in bulk, without a brand, so it's A LOT cheaper. I'd say at $7 a box, your brand is probably being sold as a "specialty" product, therefore more expensive. @A.J. So happy you like it! Quinoa is an excellent source of protein! I buy mine in bulk, without a brand, so it’s A LOT cheaper. I’d say at $7 a box, your brand is probably being sold as a “specialty” product, therefore more expensive.

]]> By: A.J. http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-5711 A.J. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:25:26 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-5711 This post has been in the back of my mind for months, but I finally went to the local grocery store and hunted down some quinoa. It was sorta pricey, about $7 for a small box, but it's delicious! I'll need to visit some other grocery stores and see if I can find it cheaper. This post has been in the back of my mind for months, but I finally went to the local grocery store and hunted down some quinoa.

It was sorta pricey, about $7 for a small box, but it’s delicious! I’ll need to visit some other grocery stores and see if I can find it cheaper.

]]> By: Francois Viljoen http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-3340 Francois Viljoen Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:11:30 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/08/12/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comment-3340 I bought my first packet of quinoa a while ago, mainly for it's protein content. It's a great alternative to rice / pasta!! I bought my first packet of quinoa a while ago, mainly for it’s protein content.

It’s a great alternative to rice / pasta!!

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