How to Cook Quinoa

1 cup quinoa*
1 1/2 cup cold water
1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)

Soak the quinoa for at least 10 minutes in cold water, then drain and rinse thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Add the quinoa to a medium pot and add the cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and bring to a simmer, cooking for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. When the quinoa is done, keep covered and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add salt to taste, and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Simple additions: 1/4 cup peanut butter + 1/2 tsp chili flakes + 3/8 tsp ground ginger

*Note: when measuring out quinoa, I always add around a teaspoon more than recommended (a bit of the quinoa always sticks to the strainer).