Basic Boiled Quinoa

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   Place the quinoa and water in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the water, about 12 minutes.

3. 3

   For a firmer grain, bring the water to a boil, then add the quinoa.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   If the quinoa tastes bitter, rinse with cold water until the bitterness disappears.

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   Variation:

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   Cook 1 cup rinsed quinoa in 4 to 6 cups boiling water until the grains are transparent throughout, about 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Drain immediately, rinse, cover, and steam dry over low heat for 5 minutes.

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   This yields perfect, separate grains, especially good for salads.

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