Cooking quinoa in a microwave oven - simple steps

How to cook quinoa in a microwave

The standard way to cook quinoa is to cook in in boiling water.There is nothing difficult about preparing quinoa in a microwavbe as long as you follow these instructions. I have prepared these instructions using a 700 watt oven. You will need to adjust yor cooking times to suit your equipment.

Step one

Measure out one cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. You can use any size of cup as long as you add double the amount of water.

Step two

Rinse the quinoa under cold water for half a minute to remove any impurities.

Step three

Put the water and the quinoa into a microwaveable dish and cover. Put the dish with the water and quinoa into your micro oven and cook for about 3 minutes. Take out of the oven and let it stand for 1 minute. Give the quinoa a gentle stir while it is resting and then place it back in the microwave for a second three minute cooking time. When it is finished just put it to one side to rest and finish the cooking process. then you can move on to serve it.

Because of differences in the types of quinoa and also your model of oven there may be some residue water that you must drain before using the quinoa in your recipe.

You can now serve and enjoy your quinoa. The only difference I have observed in cooking quinoa in a microwave as opposed to cooking it the standard way is that is expands very slightly more and is a bit softer to the touch. The superb taste of quinoa is still there and it is easily used in all your best recipes.

You will find that quinoa is a great substitute for potatoes and rice and can be served up as a side dish to almost any main meal. Just serve it on the plate instead. The quinoa really works best however in salads and many stir fry dishes. This is where it really comes into its own and prooves to be a versatile addition to your kithcen larder,