它是什么？

藜麦（Quinoa）（发音为“ keen-wah”）被称为“母谷物”，是一种小的，平坦的种子。这是南美数百万的主食，有各种各样的颜色，从黄金棕褐色到砖红色。在植物大量生长的玻利维亚，厄瓜多尔和智利，它已连续食用了5000年。（用印加语言，奎诺（Quinua）一词的意思是“母谷物”。）

Quinoa, which is gluten-free, is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s called a “superfood” because it’s a complete protein that contains all of the essential amino acids. It’s also a good source of minerals and fiber, as well as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, and vitamin E.

But how does it taste? It’s a mild, slightly sweet grain with hints of corn, nuts, and grass. But what makes quinoa really interesting is its soft-but-crunchy texture. When cooked, the germ falls away and retains an ever-so-slight crunch, while the seed itself becomes tender and light.

In recent years, quinoa has also become a Passover staple for many observant Jews. Since it is not truly a grain, it isgenerally considered kosher for Passover, as long as it is processed in a facility that does not also process other forbidden grains.

Despite its moniker, quinoa is not actually a grain. Unlike wheat, barley, corn, and rye, which comprise both seed and fruit, quinoa is seed only. It’s also not a member of the grass family, from which most grains are harvested. It’s more closely related to beets, spinach, and even tumbleweeds. Yet quinoa is considered a grain in the culinary world because it’s cooked and eaten just like grains and has a similar nutrient profile. Once cooked, the quinoa becomes translucent, and the white germ partially detaches, appearing like a white-spiraled tail.

没有吗？

Substitute bulgur wheat or couscous, though they don’t have the same texture.

How to choose:

在天然食品商店或储备充足的超市中寻找藜麦。这是带有散装垃圾箱的商店的主食。

How to prep:

第一的，冲洗好. This is an important step to rid the quinoa of its coating of saponin, a bitter, soapy-tasting natural substance that protects the plants from insects. Most quinoa is processed to remove much of the saponin, so submersion and a good swish in a bowl of cool water is all it takes to finish the process. If the water appears very cloudy, keep rinsing in fresh water until the cloudiness is almost gone.

像米饭一样煮藜麦：使用2：1液体与粒度比。将水煮沸，将热量减少到煮熟，盖上盖子，然后煮至水被吸收。藜麦在大约10到15分钟内烹饪，使其成为那里最快的烹饪谷物。上菜前用叉子将藜麦弄薄片。

How to store:

将藜麦存储在密封的容器中，在一个凉爽干燥的地方，长达一年。

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Recipes

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  Breakfast Quinoa

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