How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time

- 2 cups quinoa

- 1 cup broth

- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional)

- Salt, to taste

2. Prepare the quinoa.

- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve under cold water for several minutes, or until the water runs clear.

- This will help to remove the bitter saponins from the quinoa and prevent it from sticking.

3. Cook the quinoa.

- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, broth, and butter or oil (if desired).

- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.

- At the end of the cooking time, let the quinoa sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

- Season with salt to taste.

Here are some tips for cooking perfect quinoa:

- Use a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. This will help to ensure that the quinoa cooks evenly and doesn't boil over.

- Don't overcrowd the saucepan. If you're cooking a lot of quinoa, use two saucepans or cook the quinoa in batches.

- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove the bitter saponins and prevent the quinoa from sticking.

- Cook the quinoa over low heat. This will help to prevent the quinoa from scorching and will give it a more even texture.

- Let the quinoa sit undisturbed for a few minutes after the cooking time is up. This will allow the quinoa to finish absorbing the liquid and will make it easier to fluff.

- Fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the quinoa light and fluffy.