Re: Quinoa...don't eat it
Re: Quinoa...don't eat it
i know its supposed to be excellent for you in the B vits department but, quinoa porridge?? BLEUCH!!!!!!!!! :(
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Did you rinse your quinoa first, cedar?
I've found that not rinsing it gives it a horrifically bitter taste.
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actually i didnt as both times i made it i forgot it needs to be rinsed beforehand. it wasnt so much the bitter taste, actually i mixed mine with maple syrup so didnt notice it - but i didnt like the texture of the porridge either, too millet-y and crunchy, i like my porridge smooooooth and creamy ;)
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How do you properly rinse it? I use a fine mesh strainer and let it go under the sink...
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I know vegans who have little choice because of gluten problems who have to eat this but I am pleased to say in our local health food shop they sale Essentials Version which is fair trade and they sale another by Ethical Foods which is producer friendly.
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snaffler
I know vegans who have little choice because of gluten problems who have to eat this but I am pleased to say in our local health food shop they sale Essentials Version which is fair trade and they sale another by Ethical Foods which is producer friendly.
sorry snaff - its still tastes pants :(
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So is it OK to eat Quinoa?
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Actually it's easy to grow it yourself.
And surely you can buy fair-trade quinoa as well?
Or are you saying it's only possible to buy the rip-off quinoa?
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You shouldn't just rinse it in a mesh strainer; you should rinse it, and while the water is running, rub the quinoa. You HAVE to do this or else the bitter taste will remain. Rinse many times, until the water is clear!
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I have made a really good chilli with the stuff I dont mind it at all and I am not on a wheat free diet but I have made for people who are.
On the fair trade note I found another brand in Sainsburys last night in the Free From Section which is fair trade as well.
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I will find out about whether the patten means that all Quiona is exploited or if their is such thing as fair trade. My anthropology professor would be able to tell me....
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You shouldn't just rinse it in a mesh strainer; you should rinse it, and while the water is running, rub the quinoa. You HAVE to do this or else the bitter taste will remain. Rinse many times, until the water is clear!
I put it in chillis, curries and stews. I just pour it straight in as it is, from the packet. It tastes nice and really adds to the flavour of these dishes, I have never experienced any bitterness. I used it like this before I read about the bitter taste, but I don't know what the bitter taste is because I have never tasted it! Maybe its the spices I use, which might counteract bitterness?