Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 The only mistake people make is not rinsing it really well to get the bitter taste off the grains. I know the first time I made it I didn't rinse it well and thought, wow do I like this grain? What is wrong with the taste...LOL Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote:I love quinoa! I use it in lieu of coucous or rice in certain recipes. It is more nutritious and tastier, I think. Jen Solitude, in the sense of being often alone, is essential to any depth of meditation or of character; and solitude in the presence of natural beauty and grandeur, is the cradle of thought and aspirations which are not only good for the individual, but which society could ill do without. - John Stuart Mill, 1806 - 1873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Yeah, rinsing is very important. I am just getting the technique for it down. I have a vegetable steamer/strainer that I use to do it in. It can be a pain to make sure all the grains get into the pot, though, after rinsing them. Jen A home without a cat--and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat--may be a perfect home, perhaps, but how can it prove title? - Mark Twin from Pudd'nhead Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Get a very fine wire strainer. I use that with no problem......D Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote:Yeah, rinsing is very important. I am just getting the technique for it down. I have a vegetable steamer/strainer that I use to do it in. It can be a pain to make sure all the grains get into the pot, though, after rinsing them. Jen A home without a cat--and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat--may be a perfect home, perhaps, but how can it prove title? - Mark Twin from Pudd'nhead Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , GeminiDragon <thelilacflower> wrote: > The only mistake people make is not rinsing it really well to get the bitter taste off the grains. I know the first time I made it I didn't rinse it well and thought, wow do I like this grain? What is wrong with the taste...LOL > So glad you mentioned this...I have been reading the quinona posts thinking ick...when I had it is was bitter and icky, perhaps I just didn't rinse it?!! Will try it again now. m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 > So glad you mentioned this...I have been reading the quinona posts > thinking ick...when I had it is was bitter and icky, perhaps I just > didn't rinse it?!! Will try it again now. I find I get the most bitterness (saponin) off if I rinse it in the pot (or a bowl), swishing it really well and rubbing together with your fingers, then pouring it through a fine metal sieve and rinsing one last quick rinse with fresh water (using this also to get the grains off my fingers!). BTW, quinoa sprouts practically overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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