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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I don't know how many people have tried quinoa and
have had trouble with it, but I'd like to mention one
thing which *needs* to be done when preparing a quinoa
dish when using the whole grain. The quinoa *must*
be washed before use to remove the naturally occurring
saponins on the grain. Saponins are soap-like and lend
a bitter taste to the dish as well.
To remove the saponins, rinse the quinoa thoroughly
in a sieve until you no longer notice any sudsing. You
may proceed with the rest of your recipe at this point.
I've always seen these instructions on boxed quinoa, but
I wanted to share this information with those of you who
may be purchasing quinoa in bulk, and who are missing the
box's info. I believe that quinoa flour and flakes have been
washed before processing, as I have never had any trouble
with them. I have also had good success with quinoa grain
when prepared properly.
So, if you do decide to give quinoa a try, make
absolutely sure that you wash it before use. Good luck.
Best wishes,
Kirsten Klinghammer
Kirsten Klinghammer [log in to unmask] Rescue, CA, USA
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