How to cook quinoa in a rice cooker

A rice cooker can make more than rice. Quinoa is another grain it can make in a snap, and the process is the same as making rice. Chef Matt Degen shows how to quickly and easily make this gluten-free superfood in a rice cooker.

0:00 Introduction
0:57 What is quinoa?
2:33 About that rice cooker measuring cup
3:37 Measuring quinoa in a rice cooker
6:43 Reveal of rice cooker quinoa
7:16 how to use quinoa
7:52 what does quinoa taste like?

Tunes: "Revenge Body Beat" by Nana Kwabena; "Bovi" by The Grand Affair

[peterpiper]

I cook quinoa in my rice cooker all the time. I also like to make mixed dishes. For instance, if I want a quinoa/green bean dish, I add the quinoa and water, season it with various spices, then on top of that I add cut green beans. The quinoa turns out great and the green beans are heated at the same time. Then I just stir them together and I have a nice quinoa/green bean dish. Sometimes I use a different vegetable, such as broccoli... just depends on what I'm hungry for and what will complement the quinoa.

[EDS]

I would have NEVER guessed that quinoa was not rice. Thanks for making that clear

[saintrude]

I use the tricolor quinoa for my tabbouleh. I like the colors. I don't have a rice cooker but I do have an Instant Pot and I know a lot of people make rice in those. I almost bought the ingredients for tabbouleh, now I wish I had. I'm craving it.

[colin]

I am a dedicated grains eater and like to cook a wide variety of grains from Kamut and Barley to quinoa and various rice's. I usually cook them in a slow cooker, stove top in various pans, and also rice cookers. I have never used vinegar or rice vinegar and will Braggs
I love trying out tips and tricks to improve or modify things. I sometimes use broth with quinoa to enhance flavor along with adding greens such as mustard kale or spinach to add flavor. Thanks for the video and tip. I have never bothered gauge inside the pot thinking it was their for water levels only. Nice to know.

[maggyherrera]

I stopped eating white Jasmine rice and I Love Quinoa especially it’s better for your health and it’s more nutritious then plain rice ❤️

[studentaccount]

You are supposed to rinse the quinoa! It has a bitter coating that needs to be rinsed off. If the quinoa is prepared by manufacturer than the package will say it. Rice needs rinsing too unless otherwise indicated on the label. I think you should mention this in your video.

[tuanv]

Yours is a TRUE recipe. On the net there are fake way with 2:1 ratio 2 water + 1 quinoa, and I guess they never did it. Thanks for the recipe. It’s so simple: cook it like white rice, pour water to the cup level, and press button (white rice). Thanks again.

[fritziezacarias]

Thanks for the info! My 1st time I will try quinoa in our daily meal to keep us healthy. Appreciated much👌🙏

[merika]

Thank you! I just started my journey in eating healthy and see Quinoa mentioned everywhere. I had no idea how to cook it. I subscribed to your channel. ❤😊

[Adeline]

I bought the stainless steel cup. I plan on cooking quinoa tonight and steaming broccoli on top. I also have an Aroma rice cooker. Moss and Stone but it's identical to other Aroma rice cookers.

[rbbrbb]

First of all u need to wash or run quinoa in water, & then add to the pot; 2ndly, u can add a small stick of cinnamon, a bay leaf & 2 cloves for flavor, add salt & cook. Have a gooday!
Sangeeta

[CampMore]

Just shared this video. Just bought a rice cooker to cook my quinoa. Appreciate you.

[MrsLoya-ernl]

Had no idea! Excellent video and thanks for the suggestion of adding the vinegar for no clumping 👌

[barbwire]

Matt, Why didn't you rinse the saponins before cooking the quinoa?

[nancyrogers]

One cup of quinoa and 1 cup of water. Add to rice cooker. My rice cooker has a setting for "quick quinoa ". Takes no time at all. It isn't mushy, it's just perfect. I'm the only one in my house that eats it so makes enough for me for a few days. I don't add anything like salt or vinegar. I flavour and dress it after its cooked. ❤

[evelynthomas]

Wow., just bought quinoa last evening.
Gonna cook it after watching this vid. Thk u for sharing 9:28

[srzarz]

So to summarize it, same directions as you would white rice?

[Phil__]

The other recipes for quinoa in a rice cooker include oil. Obviously you don't feel that oil is necessary, correct? Thanks for the suggestion of using vinegar.

[BrooklynNyConeyIsland]

Hello 👋 can I use apple cider instead of vinegar?

[treeskier]

Could you add beans to the rice or quinoa? I subscribed. Your videos are awesome!!