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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.
Salad with fish and kinoa seeds
Ingredients: 100 g boiled kinoa, 150 g fish tilapia – 150 g, 2 slices of lemon, 20 g carrots, zucchini and eggplant, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, salt and pepper – to taste.
Salad from kinoa and pekinese cabbage
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiled kinoa, 200 g of chinese cabbage, 1/2 small head of white onions, 1 tbsp. olive oil, cinnamon; sauce for salad: 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp. honey, nutmeg, salt – to taste.
Salad with kinoa seeds and greens
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiled kinoa, 1/2 bunch of basil, 2 diced tomatoes, 1 onion, 1/2 bunch of parsley, juice of half a lemon, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Kinoa seeds with mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 cup of kinoa seeds, 200 g of champignons, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper – to taste.
Soup with seeds of kinoa and vegetables
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, 3 tablespoons boiled kinoa, 4 heads of cauliflower, 4 tbsp. chopped green onions, 1 shallot onion, 300 ml of water, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, 1 tsp. of salt.
Chicken Breaded with kinoa seed
Cooking method. Dip the fillets into beaten eggs, then roll in the boiled croup, pepper, salt and bake in the oven at 220 ° C for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
Pudding from kinoa seeds with aromas of orange, cinnamon and anise tree
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cereals, 1,5 cups water, 960 ml 2% milk, 90 g brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1 stick of cinnamon, 1 bucket, 1 tsp. An orange peel, 1/2 vanilla pod, 40 grams of coconut chips and raisins.
