About Quinoa
The following comments about Quinoa have been taken from different web forums.
"Three sites that have a lot of quinoa recipes are at the end of this
message. There are some recipes that are not GF. One site suggests
alternatives to make GF. Do check them out. There are recipes using
quinoa at a lot of recipe web sites. If you are looking for recipes try
some Googling. I love to use quinoa--especially the whole grain. I use
it in place of rice in a lot of recipes.
1. Ancient Harvest Quinoa site: http://www.quinoa.net/106.html
The
links on the left side of the page include Quinoa Recipes, Recipes from
the Traditional Pamphlet, Recipes from the Inca Red Pamphlet, Submitted
Recipes, Flakes & Flour Recipes, Pasta (Quinoa) Recipes, along with some
Polenta Recipes. It is a nice site and I like the QUINOA SALAD WITH
GRAPES & ROASTED CASHEWS in the Traditional Pamphlet. Lots of good
ideas. I like to use the Inca Red too.
2. Quinoa: http://www.fatfree.com/foodweb/food/quinoa.html
Information about Quinoa and links to recipes. I put the basic cooking
info below. Do rinse the grain, just in case there is some of the
bitter coating remaining. I always rinse mine in a fine strainer.
*****Basic Cooking Instructions: Because some of the bitter saponin
covering on the grain can still be present even though most quinoa is
washed before being sold, *you should thoroughly rinse the dry grain
until the water runs clear. *Combine 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup water and
simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. For a nuttier taste, toast the
quinoa in a hot dry pan for about 5 minutes before cooking.
3. Northern Quinoa Corporation: http://www.quinoa.com/recipes/recipes.html
A drop down list of recipes for using whole Quinoa and flour. Some
recipes are not GF, many are."
Betsy in DC to SillyYak site, 4/08
"My favorite salad for Quinoa so far is: Quinoa, fresh corn cut from the cob, chopped mint, pine nuts, and a dressing of honey and lemon juice." Katrina to SillyYak group, 4/29
"I use quinoa as a side dish, as a cold salad with lentils and roasted red peppers, or for the kids, I'll make a white rice pilaf and beef up the nutrition with some quinoa and some GF oat groats." Joy, NY, to SillyYak group 4/29/08
"If you haven't tried Quinoa, its an awesome staple to add to you diet! Put a little GF salad dressing on top....delish! They also have recipies included on the box. (Its made like rice)." ~jill to SillyYak group 4/29/08
"Quinoa is my FAVORITE grain! It’s a nutritional powerhouse—more fiber and protein than wheat ever had. Complete protein at that (contains all of the essential amino acids).
Quinoa has a bitter coating and so must be rinsed very well. Then, use it and cook it the way you cook white rice. One part grain to two parts water, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 15 minutes. Use it to replace rice or cous-cous in hot or cold dishes. I love to cook it in soy milk instead of water for a breakfast cereal—add some dried apricots or fresh peaches or whatever turns you on.
The cheapest I find quinoa is by the bag at Whole Foods, their store brand." Laurie to SillyYaks site 6/08
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I've never rinsed mine and think it seems fine. I made some for
Stephen's lunch today and we call it GF couscous, which he love
preGF. My package says simmer 5 minutes though, so I wonder if mine
is processed differently/more (Trader Joes). I also throw it into
soups, or to extend taco filling and lighten up the fat load of the
meat. I like it in a green salad with cranberries. Or warmed up
with a pat of butter like rice or added to a pilaf. Add a little milk, and it's a hot cereal." Joy NY, to SillyYak site 6/08
"I have my favorite quinoa recipe here. I love quinoa!!!
http://www.gfandhealthy.com/2008/04/08/quinoa-italiana/ Cheryl to SillyYak site 6/08
