Quinoa Perfecta (en Olla Express o Fogón)

Ingredientes

• 2 cups quinoa
• 3 cups chicken stock (water or vegetable stock can be substituted)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Instant Pot ---

2. 2

   Place quinoa in fine-meshed strainer. Rinse thoroughly until water coming out the bottom is clear.

3. 3

   Shake strainer well and allow to drain. Meanwhile, heat IP on Saute for at least 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Spray Instant Pot with cooking spray. Put drained quinoa into Instant Pot and toast for approximately 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Turn Saute off. Add liquid, being sure to pour around the edge to get the stragglers down in the liquid. Add salt.

6. 6

   Lock the lid. Set to sealing. Select manual and cook time 1 minute on high pressure. It will take approximately 5 minutes to come to temperature.

7. 7

   Allow natural release for 10 minutes. Then release remaining pressure.

8. 8

   Using a fork fluff the quinoa by raking the tines of the fork back and forth across the top.

9. 9

   --- Stovetop ---

10. 10

    Place quinoa in fine-meshed strainer. Rinse thoroughly until water coming out the bottom is clear.

11. 11

    Shake strainer well and allow to drain. Meanwhile, heat pot on stove for at least 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Spray pot with cooking spray. Put drained quinoa in pot and toast for approximately 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

13. 13

    Pour in chicken stock and allow to come to a boil. Reduce heat to a low in order for it to simmer. Mostly cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small hole for steam to escape. Allow to simmer for approximately 15 minutes.

14. 14

    Uncover and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Using a fork fluff the quinoa by raking the tines of the fork back and forth across the top.