Quinoa seeds contain a lot of high nutritional value, which is not only good for health but also helps with effective weight loss. If you are following a clean eating diet, let’s join the Tips in the Kitchen section to see 2 simple ways to cook Quinoa using a rice cooker! Let’s get cooking!
1. Quinoa cooked with a rice cooker
Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for cooking Quinoa with a rice cooker For 4 people
Quinoa 185 gr (quinoa) Water 473 ml
How to cook Quinoa with a rice cooker
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Measure quinoa and water
First, measure 185 gr of quinoa, rinse it briefly with water to clean, then pour the quinoa into the rice cooker and gradually add 473 ml of water.
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Cook quinoa
Next, cover the rice cooker tightly, press the “Cook” button and cook for about 15 – 20 minutes. When the quinoa is cooked, use a rice paddle to fluff it up to finish.
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Final product
Quinoa (quinoa) cooked in a rice cooker is fluffy and dry, with a slightly chewy texture and a light flavor, a bit nutty. You can mix this grain with rice or salads to enjoy, and it’s very delicious.
2. Quinoa (quinoa) mixed with vegetables cooked in a rice cooker
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Quinoa (buckwheat) mixed vegetable cooked in a rice cooker Serves 4 people
Quinoa (buckwheat) 1 cup (rice bowl) Green beans 50 gr Carrot 1 piece Sweet corn 1 ear Onion 1 piece Chicken eggs 3 pieces Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (seasoning/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are bright in color, dark orange, smooth skin, green leaves, and not bruised.
- Additionally, choose those that are still firm and of medium size.
- Avoid choosing those that have wilted leaves, cracked skin, or have spots, and whose tops are green.
How to choose fresh and delicious green beans
- Choose green beans with green stems, looking fresh, without black spots or uneven colors.
- Delicious green beans will have a long, flat shape without bulging or indentations. If the surface has many bumps, it indicates that the beans inside are large and the beans are old, which will not taste good.
- Avoid choosing green beans that look too perfect, such as shiny, smooth, with few hairs, and no visible pests or powdery residue. Because they might have been sprayed with a lot of pesticides, and the remaining residues are extremely harmful to health.
Tools needed
Rice cooker, bowl, strainer, knife, spatula,…
How to prepare Quinoa mixed with vegetables cooked in a rice cooker
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Preparing quinoa
First, soak the quinoa in a bowl of water for 30 minutes until it softens. Then, wash it thoroughly several times with clean water.
After washing, drain the quinoa using a strainer to remove excess water.
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Preparing vegetables
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and then dice it. Trim the ends of the green beans, remove the fiber, and cut them into small pieces.
Next, use your hands to separate the corn kernels and wash them thoroughly with water.
Finally, peel the onion, wash it clean, and chop it into small cubes.
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Cooking quinoa with vegetables
Pour the prepared quinoa into the pot, then add water so that the water level covers the quinoa by about 1 finger width.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning and the prepared vegetables. Cover the pot tightly, press the “Cook” button, and cook for about 30 minutes.
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Mixing eggs with the quinoa vegetable mixture
In a bowl, crack 3 eggs, add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of MSG, then use chopsticks to beat the eggs.
Next, open the rice cooker lid and use a rice paddle to fluff the quinoa. Then, pour the egg mixture in and mix thoroughly.
Finally, cover the rice cooker again, press the “Cook” button, and cook for an additional 10 minutes to finish.
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Finished Product
The quinoa mixed with vegetables cooked in a rice cooker has a dry and fluffy texture like rice, with a slightly chewy bite and a rich flavor, complemented by the crunchy sweetness of the vegetables and the creamy eggs. This is definitely a dish that is easy to prepare, extremely delicious, and good for your health that you should not miss!
What is Quinoa? Where to buy it?
- Quinoa, known scientifically as Chenopodium quinoa, belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, and this type of seed is not officially classified as a cereal because it is closely related to amaranth, spinach, beetroot and other pseudo-cereals.
- Quinoa seeds are highly nutritious, especially rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them very beneficial for health, suitable for those on a diet or with diabetes.
- When buying quinoa, you should choose organic products from reputable brands to ensure quality!
- You can find quinoa seeds at large supermarkets or purchase them online on e-commerce websites at prices ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 VND/package (depending on the weight).
With 2 ways to cook Quinoa (buckwheat) with a rice cooker above, TasteVN is confident that you will have more delicious dishes and add many nutrients to your body. Wishing you success in your cooking!
