I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
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- measuring cup used 1 cup = 180ml
- 1 cup rinsed and drained Quinoa
- 1 1/4 cup water
- salt optional
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Rinse the Quinoa to remove the natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy.
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Drain excess water.
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In the Instant Pot, add water ,quinoa and salt.
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Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve to SEALING position.
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Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 1 minute. Once the pot beeps, let it release the pressure naturally(NPR) for 10 minutes (Wait until silver button on lid drops).
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Remove lid away from you and fluff quinoa with a fork or serving spoon.
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Perfect Quinoa is ready to serve immediately or place into freezer bags for long-term freezer storage.
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1. Rinse Quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve, if desired (most brands come pre-rinsed to remove bitter coating called saponin).
2. Double the recipe to make more ~ 2 cup Quinoa, 2.5 cups Water and 1 tsp Salt, and cook for the same amount of time.
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