I first discovered quinoa a few years ago through an article Mark Bittman wrote in the Times. His recipes, knowledge - basically anything he has written – have yet to let me down. So I gave this grain a shot and have been enjoying it ever since.
I use is constantly – from stuffed peppers, to light summer salads. Lately, I’ve been using it in place of brown rice or even cous cous, like in this fried rice I made last month. Fried rice is a favorite dish of mine but something I will rarely order or make.
It was good. Really good actually. And what surprised me most what that I attempted to even try this on my own considering I rely so heavily on recipes (I love to cook, but need guides).
Here’s what I did:
3 cups cooked quinoa sliced carrots scallions peas, frozen 1/4 c soy sauce (maybe a bit more) 3 eggs scallions, bunch chicken (I used Bell & Evans boneless/skinless chicken and salted that morning)Heat sesame oil and cook chicken till cooked through; set aside. Cook eggs and break apart when they start to set; set aside. Heat a little olive oil and cook carrots and scallions – maybe 4 minutes. Add quinoa, soy sauce, peas, chicken and cook for a minute or two. Add some more scallions and egg. Enjoy – I hope you enjoy this as much as we did (and just like real friend rice, it was even better the next day).
I actually buy my quinoa in bulk from Amazon. I get the Bob's Red Mill brand and get a case of it at a time. This first time I made it I read that you should rinse it in cold water first, so I've been doing that ever since. Not sure it makes a difference, but it's become a habit now.
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