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Kinoa grain does not require soaking, but before preparing the porridge it should be thoroughly rinsed under cold water. The seeds themselves have a shell, which gives the porridge bitterness. Rinsing them under water, you will get rid of possible particles of husk. For reinsurance, you can soak the grain for an hour or two, then rinse under running water several times.
Brewing grain of kinoa traditionally – in a ratio of 1: 2 cereals and water. The cooking capacity must be greater than the volume of liquid in it, as the grain absorbs water and increases in volume up to four times. Slightly pouring water, after its boiling, add the kinoa seeds, then reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid. When the kinoa soaks all the water, the porridge will be ready. The groats need to be mixed in the process, so that the bottom is not burnt, left completely without water. Cook it for 15 minutes, then open the lid and leave for 2-3 minutes, so that the moisture remains evaporated.
Seeds of kinoa can be cooked not only as porridge. Seeds of kinoa are widely used as a backfill in a variety of first dishes, added to the mass for stuffing vegetables and poultry, into light side dishes and warm salads. Also, the seeds of the kinoa give a special airy texture to the sweet and fresh baked goods. From seeds of kinoa we receive nutritional product close to nut oil.
In Spain, the seeds of kinoa are used instead of rice for cooking paella.
In Italy, boiled corn kernels are seasoned with olive oil and piquant peppers and dried tomatoes are added.
In Greece, prepare a salad of black or red grains of kinoa with tomatoes, soft low-fat cheese and spices.
Full-burrito
Cooking method. Boil a cup of kinoa groats, put spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and mix the whole stuffing. Turn it along with the beans and salsa sauce into whole wheat cakes and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Recipe with kinoa seeds
Ingredients: 250 grams of kinoa groats, 0.5 liters of water, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin and coriander, 4 tsp. lemon juice (or lime), 1 tablespoon coriander, cut into small pieces, 350 g boiled beans, 250 grams of bell pepper, 500 g finely chopped tomato.
Pilaf from kinoa with mushrooms
Ingredients: 500 g of kinoa seeds, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, 3 cloves of garlic, 500 g of champignons, 0.5 liters of chicken broth, parsley.
Sprouted seeds of kinoa
To increase nutritional value, the seeds can be germinated. In this case, they activate enzymes and increase the content of vitamins and trace elements. Seeds of kinoa swell pretty well, increasing in volume several times, and sprout well. Unlike buckwheat, kinoa does not emit mucus, so it does not require frequent rinsing, enough 1-2 times […]
Stuffed peppers with kinoa seeds
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa groats, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 200 g champignons, 5-6 large red peppers with thick walls, sour cream or yogurt for sauce, greens.
Stuffed Tomatoes in Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa, 7 large pink tomatoes, a bunch of basil, 100 g of feta, 10 olives, 200 g of cauliflower.
Warm salad with kinoa and cheese
Ingredients: 1 cup of boiled kinoa seeds, 150 g of brynza, 2 zucchini squash, 1/2 can of olives, 2 bell peppers, olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey mustard, a bunch of basil, a bunch of dill, garlic – if desired.
Porridge from the kinoa seeds with maple syrup
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa, 2 cups almond milk, a handful of dried cranberries, 2 ripe sweet pears, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon, a handful of sweet almond petals.
Flat cakes with kinoa seeds
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa, 2 eggs, 100 g yogurt, 1/2 cup corn or wheat flour.
Pizza on the basis of kinoa and mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa seed, 1 glass of wheat or corn flour, 6 whites, 1 egg, 1 onion, baking powder, 200 g of champignons, any low-fat cheese, tomato paste without starch and sugar (for lubricating the base), bell pepper, black pepper and salt – to taste, olives or dark olives – if desired.
Salad with kinoa seeds
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons boiled kinoa, 4 leaves of lettuce, 1 \ 2 bundles of arugula, 1 green apple, 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, salt – to taste.
