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How to make popped quinoa

Over the years, I have come across many different ways to cook quinoa. The most unusual is to pop. I have also seen this described as roasted quinoa. There are a number of things you can do once you’ve roasted it, but first let me describe the best way to pop your quinoa.

pop your quinoa

Take a small amount of vegetable oil and heat it in a frying pan on the hob. Some cooks say you don’t need the oil, but in my experience, using just a teaspoon makes all the difference. Once the oil is warm, put a cup of the quinoa grain in the pan and heat it up. Always keep the grains moving. After about a minute you will start to see the kernels start to pop in the pan. They can jump a couple of inches and make the same sound as popcorn.

When the quinoa grains begin to brown, they are ready to remove from the pan. Be careful not to overcook the beans, as this can happen very quickly. Chill the beans on a plate for 30 minutes and they are ready to eat. They taste a bit like peanuts and popcorn mixed together.

What to do with popped pimples

I have mixed the popped quinoa with some toasted brown flax seeds to make the most exquisite mix of flavors. With burst flax, you need to cover the pan with a lid and shake it during cooking. This is because the flax kernels jump high enough to jump out of the pan.

With quinoa pop and flax pop, some added nuts and raisins, you have one of the healthiest snacks imaginable. It also tastes completely delicious. Once you’ve made a batch, you can store it for a few days in an airtight container. I guarantee it won’t last that long because you’ll eat it.

A second thing to do once you’ve popped your quinoa is add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil as usual. The seeds will absorb all the water and have an extra nutty flavor to accompany whatever recipe you are preparing.

The last thing you can try is to sprinkle toasted quinoa over your breakfast porridge. It tastes good with quinoa flakes and the traditional oatmeal flakes. It also makes porridge a very nutritious and filling start to the day.

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