quinoa

[jinthek]

The Nanoosh restaurant in Nyc makes a delicious quinoa salad.(dried cranberries, red, yellow pepper etc), I tired black quinoa tonight with grilled onions, raisins, sweet potatos,a few toasted almonds, chives, mint and olive oil. I forgot the lemon juice. It was yummy yet, it seemed to miss that "delicious" target necessary for an encore. Any suggestions for another quinoa?

[Stuffed Monkey]

Try more salt. The amount of salt is often the biggest difference between home cooking and restaurant food. Also the added acidic pop of the lemon juice (or a vinegar) would perk up the flavor as well.

[jinthek]

thank you stuffed monkey for the advice, I bet that may do it. What a great simple tip for the future and many other so-so dishes.
jinthek

[rozz01]

When I cook my quinoa, I use the Bragg's seasoning mix. Then You have it preflavored to resteam or to throw into salads.

[lgss]

We sometimes put a Tbsp of vogue Veggie Base in with quinoa.

[jinthek]

Will try it. (not Braggs liquid, right?) You gave me a great idea, trying some miso in the cooking.
thanks rozz01

[rozz01]

The stuff I use is the Braggs Organic Sprinkle, Sorta like a really intense Mrs. Dash :)

[MMRuth]

http://search.chow.com/search?query=&...

There are a number of good threads in that search with lots of ideas - enjoy! There is also a nice red quinoa - from Peru, I think.

[jinthek]

many thanks for the link, mmruth. jinthek