[fit2rule]

Thought process: "Hmm.. that sucks I like rice. I wonder what I can eat instead" .. check comments .. learn about Quinoa = relevant.

[nosuchthing]

Yes, just offering an alternative if anyone was interested in a replacement for rice.

Quinoa cooks faster than rice, but it needs to be washed/rinsed thoroughly beforehand to remove the saponin soap like coating.

[vanderZwan]

Please give some context next time.

BTW, with washing do you mean in a similar way to rinsing rice a few times?

[nosuchthing]

Rinse quinoa until there's no more foam/bubbles from the saponin.

It's easiest with a very fine stainless steel sieve or strainer, like this: http://files.meilleurduchef.com/mdc/photo/product/mfr/fine-m...

Alternatively, a large jar or bowl with enough headroom to fill with extra water that can be poured off and drained.

[eutectic]

I don't know if it varies by location but any time I have bought quinoa in the UK it has come pre-rinsed.

[rlonstein]

Here in the States read the label. Some varieties are pre-rinsed others are not. Don't mix it up. DAMHIKIJK.