Quinoa
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How long does it take to soak quinoa for cooking?
Quinoa is usually soaked for about 2 hours because there is a layer of saponin on the surface of quinoa, which is a bitter and slightly toxic substance. However, the quinoa we usually buy is processed and does not need to be soaked. However, if the water quality becomes mixed during cleaning, then saponin is not completely removed and needs to be cleaned many times.
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How long does quinoa rice cook?
Quinoa is easy to cook, and it can be cooked for 10- 15 minutes (quinoa is translucent and edible); If steaming, soak in water for more than 1 hour in advance (it is soft and easy to steam after absorbing enough water) and steam for 30 minutes.
Can quinoa and rice be cooked together?
Yes, when quinoa is steamed, it is best to steam it with rice in a certain proportion, so that it will taste better and make people adapt to the eating method of quinoa. If you are a fitness crowd or a weight-loss crowd, you can adjust the ratio of rice to quinoa appropriately.
The practice is as follows:
1. Drain the pot. According to the quantity of rice, the ratio of water to rice is 1.5: 1.
2. After the water is boiled, add the soaked rice and quinoa and bring to a boil.
3. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
4. Take out the cooked rice and quinoa and put them in a container or steamer cloth to start steaming. After the fire has passed, turn to medium fire 15-20 minutes. You can also drink steamed rice soup.
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Nutritional value of quinoa
Quinoa contains protein, unsaturated fatty acids, starch, sugar, crude fiber, saponins, flavonoids, B vitamins, vitamin E, choline, betaine, folic acid, α-linolenic acid, β-glucan, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese and copper, and its protein contains human body. Quinoa is an excellent food with no gluten, low fat, low calorie and low glycemic index.
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The benefits of eating quinoa
1, protein is the material basis of all life. Compared with porridge, bread and other foods, the protein content of quinoa is higher than other common food crops, and its amino acid composition is very close to human needs. Besides the advantages of protein, quinoa is also comprehensive in minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber.
2, eating quinoa for breakfast can reduce the calorie intake at lunch and all day, and play a role in controlling weight. Studies show that people who eat quinoa for breakfast lose more weight and have more energy than those who eat carbohydrates for breakfast.
3. Quinoa is rich in trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and copper, and its content is higher than that of ordinary grains. In particular, iron is four times that of wheat, which has the function of supplementing calcium.