Cooking Quinoa In A Rice Cooker – A Delicious and Easy Way To Cooking Your Favoritegrain

While other whole grain foods can take as long to prepare, cook and then rest, quinoa is prepared in less than half that amount of time. Want to know how to cook quinoa perfectly in your rice cooker? Then read on to discover how easy and fast this wonderful grain is to prepare and cook with. Quinoa has become a popular alternative to wheat in many American diets, but many people still aren’t sure if it’s as healthy as wheat. If you’re wondering if quinoa is the “it” grain to buy, I hope this article will help to shed some light on this important question for you.

cooking quinoa in a rice cooker

The secret to cooking quinoa in a rice cooker is the proper cooking method. When you compare cooking different grains like barley, wheat and oats, you’ll notice that the cooking time is much longer than with quinoa. This is due to the water content of the grain being much smaller than other similar foods. The water also does not retain as much nutrients as other grains so it’s important to use fresh uncooked quinoa when cooking.

To cook quinoa correctly in your rice cooker, be sure to use a medium heat and adjust the cooking time to around 15 minutes per pound of dry grains. When you are done cooking, keep your food of course, and allow it to rest for about five to ten minutes before cooking in your slow cooker again. Then, serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavor of your home cooked grain. You’ll want to make sure you have a large enough pot (with a handle) to hold at least one quart of uncooked quinoa and this should be a good size for any standard sized rice cooker.