Curried Red Quinoa
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Countries of origin: Peru, Bolivia. Red Quinoa, known as the mother grain, for its nourishing properties, is a tiny seed, gluten free. It is a complete protein containing all eight essential amino acids. Good Stuff.
This recipe contains the following types of ingredient: plants and fungi.
Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Wash the quinoa in plenty of cold water.
Top, tail, peel and chop the onions.
Peel and grate the ginger.
Cooking
In a La Creuset pan gently stir fry the onions for a few minutes until translucent but not browned.
Meanwhile drain the quinoa.
Add the ginger, the cayenne, and the quinoa and stir fry for a minute or so.
Add the other ground spices and stir fry for another minute.
Add the water and salt and heat to boiling, turn down to a simmer and put the lid on the pan.
After 15 minutes add the peas.
Continue to simmer until the water is all absorbed and the quinoa is soft.
To serve
Fluff the grains with a fork before serving.
Variation
A clove of garlic can be added with the onions.