As the name "Inca grain" suggests, quinoa comes from the Andes and has been known there for 5000 years. Even then, it was an important foodstuff that could be prepared in many ways, including roasting.

Quinoa can be simply pan-roasted

What is quinoa?

Quinoa is an undemanding flowering plant that still thrives at high altitudes. Their seeds can be boiled, fried, or roasted. Quinoa is suitable for risottos, vegetable pans or as an accompaniment to meat dishes. Roasted or puffed, it brings a pithy taste to morning muesli.
The excellent vegetable protein source, which contains plenty of amino acids and minerals, is gluten-free. A fact that is particularly important for people with gluten intolerance. You can use quinoa in the kitchen instead of traditional grain. Due to its delicious taste, you can combine it with fish, meat, vegetables or with desserts and mueslis.

Process quinoa

The small grains can be roasted well in the pan. When buying quinoa, make sure the grains have already been washed. Unwashed quinoa can taste bitter due to the saponin it contains.
If the grains are not washed, they must be rinsed under running water before processing until no more foam forms. Then the seed is dried for at least half an hour.

Roasting in the pan

Heat some oil in the pan and add the seeds once hot. Roast the grains for a few minutes, turning them constantly, and then add other ingredients, such as onions or garlic. After roasting, add water or broth and let the grain cook for about a quarter of an hour until al dente.

Puff quinoa

  1. Heat a heavy skillet.
  2. If you don't add oil, the puffed grains will have fewer calories.
  3. Once the pan is hot, add enough quinoa to cover the bottom. In a few seconds, the kernels will pop up much like popcorn.
  4. Put a lid on so the kernels don't pop out.
  5. When the puffing stops, all the seeds have sprouted. Take the pan off the stove.
  6. Place the puffed quinoa in a bowl to cool. Now you can season. Salt, pepper, chilli or herbs are suitable, for example.

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