Basic Quinoa to Go With Curries

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   For those who are just getting started in how to cook with quinoa-- quinoa naturally comes with a bitter exterior called saponin.

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   You NEED to properly rinse it before cooking with it!

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   Don't give me a low score for bitter taste because you have to rinse it well first!

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   Put the quinoa in a deep bowl and pour cold water over it.

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   With a fork or whisk, stir it heavily for a couple minutes until a soapy residue is floating to the top.

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   Strain it through a fine-mesh colander and rinse it under the tap again.

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   Now your quinoa's ready for cooking!

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   Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add a little salt so the quinoa doesn't stick to the bottom.

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   Add the olive oil and cardamom to the boiled water and let it impart for a few seconds.

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    Add the rinsed quinoa and lower the heat to medium.

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    Loosely cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the quinoa pieces have fluffed out.

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    Remove from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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