Because quinoa has a hard texture, it is difficult for water to enter the interior, so it is difficult to be boiled soft. Moreover, because the surface of quinoa contains a layer of saponin, which is toxic to human body, it usually needs to be soaked for a while before cooking.

But quinoa does not need to be soaked for too long, so as not to lose more nutrients. It usually only takes about two hours to soak. After soaking, it can also stimulate the activity of germ in quinoa seeds.

Matters needing attention in cooking quinoa

1, quinoa needs to be washed several times until the water becomes clear to remove saponins and avoid bitterness.

2. If you want the color of quinoa to be more beautiful, you can use vegetable juices of various colors to color it, and the color and flavor are better.

3. Quinoa is hard and difficult to digest. Eating too much is prone to indigestion symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating and constipation. Therefore, for some people with poor digestive function, it is recommended to eat less or not.