Why Restaurant Quinoa Is So Much Better

Summary by Krater

This video explains how to cook crispy quinoa for use as a crunchy salad topping, demonstrating washing techniques, water-to-quinoa ratios for different pots, and stovetop toasting methods.

From the video

Answers: How do you cook quinoa so it's not mushy and make it crispy?

• quinoa washing techniques
• quinoa to water ratios
• stovetop quinoa cooking
• Instant Pot quinoa cooking
• making crispy quinoa topping

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups quinoa
• 1.75 cups water
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons diamond crystal kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• a splash pomegranate molasses
• a pinch za'atar
• a pinch salt

What it concludes

• Quinoa should be washed to remove the bitter saponin compound and prevent a mushy texture caused by incorrect water absorption.
• Using a non-stick or cast iron skillet with a small amount of oil works best for toasting cooked quinoa into a crispy topping.
• Allowing cooked quinoa to rest undisturbed after cooking is essential to avoid a sticky mash.