The CookingBites recipe challenge: quinoa

[Timenspace]

But how many are commercially used? When medtran49's aunt told her to wash all the quinoa, no matter from which company it could be anything, the sort, the genes or as you said the sort. Interesting question, indeed.
Stay healthy

Yes, good question indeed.
Very interesting ingredient. Botanical relative to spinach and Amaranth. Who knew
So far I have seen three main types in offer: white, Red, black. Like in the challenge photo...I saw a 'rainbow' quinoa, which looked like the three combined...

If the label states which quinoa it is, preferably the Latin name, interesting to discover.

Apparently the white is the lightest and sweetest...
Which one did you/other members use?

I don't mind washing it at all. Was puzzled about the different taste experiences among other members...

 

[medtran49]

We used 1 of the white, cream colored varieties, but it's been so long I don't remember whether it had a variety name or not. I'm going to make my recipe for chile rellenos but use couscous instead of the quinoa.

 

[Hemulen]

Congrats for winning the previous challenge, JAS_OH1!

Funny enough, I have to postpone my return to jovial (hotblooded) cooking (challenge rivalry) even further (I could have made a few sets of burgers but I was lazy). I still have some 150 veneer pics to render and quinoa happens to be the one and only food item I have to avoid (quinoa-specific saponin intolerance).

Good luck and happy cooking.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Congrats for winning the previous challenge, JAS_OH1!

Funny enough, I have to postpone my return to jovial (hotblooded) cooking (challenge rivalry) even further (I could have made a few sets of burgers but I was lazy). I still have some 150 veneer pics to render and quinoa happens to be the one and only food item I have to avoid (quinoa-specific saponin intolerance).

Good luck and happy cooking.

Ah, drats. I am so sorry to hear that. And thank you.

 

[caseydog]

I was wondering where quinoa is grown, and found that North America (Canada, US, Mexico) is the number one consumer of quinoa, but almost none is grown here. It mostly comes from central South America. So, any thoughts of this particular plant-based protein being good for the planet are out the window.

CD

 

[JAS_OH1]

I was wondering where quinoa is grown, and found that North America (Canada, US, Mexico) is the number one consumer of quinoa, but almost none is grown here. It mostly comes from central South America. So, any thoughts of this particular plant-based protein being good for the planet are out the window.

CD

Well its been taking off as a crop in other areas of the world, but cultivation is catching on slowly. It doesn't thrive in the US geographical areas well, and forget Canada.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I was wondering where quinoa is grown, and found that North America (Canada, US, Mexico) is the number one consumer of quinoa, but almost none is grown here. It mostly comes from central South America. So, any thoughts of this particular plant-based protein being good for the planet are out the window.

CD

We don't grow a lot of bananas or coffee here, either, but manage to consume quite a lot.

 

[flyinglentris]

With regard to curing the quinoa bitterness, I am inclined to think that a couple teaspoons of white vinegar in water would be helpful, given a good rinse afterwards.

My quick research also notes a 'proper' way to cook quinoa so that it puffs, sort of like popcorn does. The procedure is to boil in twice as much water til all is absorbed, then cover to stimulate the puffing. The quinoa will not puff, unless covered - surprisingly. I will have to test this right away.

 

[JAS_OH1]

With regard to curing the quinoa bitterness, I am inclined to think that a couple teaspoons of white vinegar in water would be helpful, given a good rinse afterwards.

My quick research also notes a 'proper' way to cook quinoa so that it puffs, sort of like popcorn does. The procedure is to boil in twice as much water til all is absorbed, then cover to stimulate the puffing. The quinoa will not puff, unless covered - surprisingly. I will have to test this right away.

I've never used vinegar in mine before. I've never noticed a bitterness, though. Let us know how it goes!

 

[caseydog]

I get my second vaccine dose this afternoon. I plan to go the store on the way home. I'll buy some quinoa. I've been reading and watching YouTube videos on how to properly cook it. I'll give it a try. I will either like it, or not.

CD

 

[JAS_OH1]

I get my second vaccine dose this afternoon. I plan to go the store on the way home. I'll buy some quinoa. I've been reading and watching YouTube videos on how to properly cook it. I'll give it a try. I will either like it, or not.

CD

I get my 2nd shot Wednesday.

I hope you like quinoa

 

[Mountain Cat]

I've never used vinegar in mine before. I've never noticed a bitterness, though. Let us know how it goes!

Typically I don't add vinegar. Still not bitter to me.

 

[Mountain Cat]

Just checked what I have in the way of quinoa in my pantry.

Two small packs of white quinoa. The one, however, had to be thrown out. All sorts of buggy things living in there. Seriously sad, and seriously gone - unfortunately no trash deposits until next Saturday. We have to hope the buggies stay in the trash!

The other pack/cannister is fine.

I just ordered some red and some black quinoa. I'd like to try a taste-test comparison in a salad after I cook all three up.

PS - I use my rice cooker to cook my quinoa! Less variables.

 

[Timenspace]

just ordered some red and some black quinoa. I'd like to try a taste-test comparison in a salad after I cook all three up.

Sounds fantastic!

 

[JAS_OH1]

I'm going to take a note from Murphy's playbook when the recipes are posted and not hit any "like" buttons on them, but I will still be checking in on this thread regularly. Happy quinoa cooking, everyone!