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#1035548 - 01/22/10 07:40 PM Quinoa Fried Rice
JillyMB JillyMB Galley Wench/ Groundskeeper Registered: 03/21/07 Posts: 8231 Loc: Manitoba	Came up with this recipe tonight, trying to find more ways to use quinoa. The quinoa has a certain fragrance but the flavour is not particularly noticeable in this. QUINOA FRIED RICE 1/2 cup whole quinoa 1 cup jasmine rice or your favourite type 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tbsp olive oil (+/-) 1/2 cup soya sauce 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp minced fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground dried 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 medium onion approx. 3 cups fresh vegetables cut into bite sized pieces: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, or whatever your family likes best Cook rice and quinoa according to package directions. My rice and quinoa both cook for 18 minutes so I did them together; otherwise cook separately and stir together. When cooked, keep covered and set aside. Cube raw chicken into about 1" pieces and set aside. In a wok on medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add garlic and ginger. Stir a minute or two, then add half the soya sauce. Add chicken and and onion and stir until chicken is just cooked through. Stir in vegetables, sesame seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, and chili flakes, cover and steam for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in quinoa and rice, and add more soya sauce to taste. Aim for a light yellow-brown colour. When everything is heated through, serve. Edited by JillyMB (01/22/10 07:54 PM) _________________________ Co-moderator of Cooking, Recipes and Mealtime Co-moderator of News & Views Moderator of Buds & Blooms DD: Elizabeth, Nov. 2007 Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back... -- Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama
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#1035611 - 01/22/10 09:23 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: JillyMB]
Squish Squish Registered: 01/10/06 Posts: 6545 Loc: Ottawa	I just printed that recipe out. Sounds awesome Jilly! _________________________
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#1035623 - 01/22/10 09:39 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Squish]
mom2MKCN mom2MKCN teething, terrible twos, tattling, teenager...yup, that sums up my life. Registered: 02/04/07 Posts: 14493 Loc: Southwest Ontario	Will be trying this as well. _________________________ MELISSA $\:\)$ Mom to 4 busy boys Matthew ~ 13 Keegan ~ 6 Caden ~ 2 Nate ~ 1 "Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being" -Kittie Franz JOIN US ON THE HEALTHY MIND, BODY AND SOUL CHALLENGE BOARD! CO-MODERATOR FOR THE SHRINKING MOMS & DADS CLUB MODERATOR FOR THE SALE OR TRADE & FREEBIES BOARD
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#1036705 - 01/25/10 06:59 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: mom2MKCN]
Squish Squish Registered: 01/10/06 Posts: 6545 Loc: Ottawa	I made this for dinner tonight, and it was a huge hit! I changed it a bit (no chili flakes, less sugar and soy sauce) and cooked it with basmati rice. Still superb, and the fam loved the quinoa added in. Is quinoa supposed to form little curlies when cooked? Or did I perhaps cook it too long? _________________________
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#1036750 - 01/25/10 09:42 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Squish]
JillyMB JillyMB Galley Wench/ Groundskeeper Registered: 03/21/07 Posts: 8231 Loc: Manitoba	Whew, I'm glad it went over ok! I've made that recipe with just rice for years, just made it up and use whatever I feel like. It's never quite the same twice, so I was worried it might be gross to others. Yes quinoa has curlies, it's the germ. You didn't cook it too long. _________________________ Co-moderator of Cooking, Recipes and Mealtime Co-moderator of News & Views Moderator of Buds & Blooms DD: Elizabeth, Nov. 2007 Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back... -- Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama
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#1036812 - 01/26/10 12:31 AM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: JillyMB]
The Mrs. The Mrs. Registered: 03/17/09 Posts: 348 Loc: Surrey, BC	I'm excited to try this recipe. I've honestly never had quinoa before. I read about it in an article a couple days and was trying to think of a way to add it. I'm looking forward to making this tomorrow night.
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#1036815 - 01/26/10 12:47 AM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: The Mrs.]
Michele Leigh Michele Leigh Sock Knitting Addict & Bookworm Registered: 02/17/01 Posts: 11521 Loc: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	What interesting timing, I just bought quinoa for the first time Saturday at Costco. I made it ith chicken broth and mixed veggies, I idn't notice a frangrance to it, maybe because I cooked it with broth? I will have to try your recipe Jilly $\:\)$ _________________________ Michele mom of 3 ds16, dd 12, ds10 Please be patient with me, I'm just getting the hang of how I lost my mind... "A room without books is like a body without a soul." -- Marcus Tullius Cicero Co-Moderator of Breastfeeding Support & Chapter Chit Chat Join us in discussing July's selection - Good to a Fault by Marina Endicott Read my CPO Blog! Michele's Musings
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#1036841 - 01/26/10 08:04 AM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Michele Leigh]
Squish Squish Registered: 01/10/06 Posts: 6545 Loc: Ottawa	The curlies make it look so interesting. My 3 year old love it, and he loved saying the word "keenwah" . I love bringing different grains to work potlucks. Last time I brought my stir fried barley dish, and it was a big hit. But next time I'm bringing this recipe. No potluck in the plans though. Maybe I need to organize one just so I can bring this recipe. _________________________
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#1036886 - 01/26/10 11:16 AM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Squish]
JillyMB JillyMB Galley Wench/ Groundskeeper Registered: 03/21/07 Posts: 8231 Loc: Manitoba	Michele, the first time I bought quinoa was when DD was starting solids and I bought the flakes. It tasted like absolutely nothing, seriously like damp cardboard. So I was surprised when I bought this bag of organic whole quinoa and when I cooked it, I could smell it all over the house. It had a sort of nutty/grain smell and a slight fragrance like aromatic rice. It's also good added (precooked) to a healthy soup. Squish, I LOVE barley! _________________________ Co-moderator of Cooking, Recipes and Mealtime Co-moderator of News & Views Moderator of Buds & Blooms DD: Elizabeth, Nov. 2007 Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back... -- Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama
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#1037036 - 01/26/10 05:11 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: JillyMB]
Kitofuwi Kitofuwi The One Formerly known as Nelson Registered: 09/02/08 Posts: 1477 Loc: Gee Tee, Eh?	Three suggestions: 1 - if you can find/have, use peanut oil (assuming no allergies). 2 - you can throw in some scrambled eggs in there. 3 - if you can, use rice that's been in the fridge overnight. This helps draw out the moisture a little bit so they don't stick together in lumps. $\:\)$ What's a quinoa btw? _________________________ Kitofuwi Adopted father of Tofu, Kiwi, Timbit, Fudge Moderator of Computers and Tech Support
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#1037048 - 01/26/10 05:54 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Kitofuwi]
mom2MKCN mom2MKCN teething, terrible twos, tattling, teenager...yup, that sums up my life. Registered: 02/04/07 Posts: 14493 Loc: Southwest Ontario	Originally Posted By: Nelson 3 - if you can, use rice that's been in the fridge overnight. This helps draw out the moisture a little bit so they don't stick together in lumps. $\:\)$ This is what Rachel Ray does. She says you need to use cold rice for fried rice dishes. She also does not add egg to chinese fried rice. Uses EVOO instead. _________________________ MELISSA $\:\)$ Mom to 4 busy boys Matthew ~ 13 Keegan ~ 6 Caden ~ 2 Nate ~ 1 "Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being" -Kittie Franz JOIN US ON THE HEALTHY MIND, BODY AND SOUL CHALLENGE BOARD! CO-MODERATOR FOR THE SHRINKING MOMS & DADS CLUB MODERATOR FOR THE SALE OR TRADE & FREEBIES BOARD
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#1037050 - 01/26/10 05:58 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Kitofuwi]
mom2MKCN mom2MKCN teething, terrible twos, tattling, teenager...yup, that sums up my life. Registered: 02/04/07 Posts: 14493 Loc: Southwest Ontario	Originally Posted By: Nelson What's a quinoa btw? It's a grain that is cooked similar to rice. It's actually supposed to be a "super food" in that it is well balanced nutrition. _________________________ MELISSA $\:\)$ Mom to 4 busy boys Matthew ~ 13 Keegan ~ 6 Caden ~ 2 Nate ~ 1 "Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being" -Kittie Franz JOIN US ON THE HEALTHY MIND, BODY AND SOUL CHALLENGE BOARD! CO-MODERATOR FOR THE SHRINKING MOMS & DADS CLUB MODERATOR FOR THE SALE OR TRADE & FREEBIES BOARD
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#1037114 - 01/26/10 08:11 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: mom2MKCN]
Michele Leigh Michele Leigh Sock Knitting Addict & Bookworm Registered: 02/17/01 Posts: 11521 Loc: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	The package of quinoa I have says it has the highest percentage of protein of any grain and that it's grown 12000 above sea level i the Andes. _________________________ Michele mom of 3 ds16, dd 12, ds10 Please be patient with me, I'm just getting the hang of how I lost my mind... "A room without books is like a body without a soul." -- Marcus Tullius Cicero Co-Moderator of Breastfeeding Support & Chapter Chit Chat Join us in discussing July's selection - Good to a Fault by Marina Endicott Read my CPO Blog! Michele's Musings
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#1037134 - 01/26/10 08:42 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Michele Leigh]
Squish Squish Registered: 01/10/06 Posts: 6545 Loc: Ottawa	Nelson, that is how I make my stir-fried my rice. Chilled from the fridge, with some scrambled egg AND I add some freshly ground ginger and soy sauce. "Brown rice" as my three year old calls it, is his most favourite food. _________________________
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#1037148 - 01/26/10 09:25 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: Squish]
JillyMB JillyMB Galley Wench/ Groundskeeper Registered: 03/21/07 Posts: 8231 Loc: Manitoba	I got everything ready the night before and threw it together, so my rice and quinoa were cold too. I'm not a fan of egg in my rice, personally. I don't think it's gross, I just don't love it. _________________________ Co-moderator of Cooking, Recipes and Mealtime Co-moderator of News & Views Moderator of Buds & Blooms DD: Elizabeth, Nov. 2007 Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back... -- Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama
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#1038150 - 01/28/10 05:51 PM Re: Quinoa Fried Rice [Re: JillyMB]
mom2MKCN mom2MKCN teething, terrible twos, tattling, teenager...yup, that sums up my life. Registered: 02/04/07 Posts: 14493 Loc: Southwest Ontario	We had this tonight with these variations: used sirloin steak cut in strips instead of chicken used sesame dressing instead of soy sauce It was fantastic! Even Nate loved it! _________________________ MELISSA $\:\)$ Mom to 4 busy boys Matthew ~ 13 Keegan ~ 6 Caden ~ 2 Nate ~ 1 "Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being" -Kittie Franz JOIN US ON THE HEALTHY MIND, BODY AND SOUL CHALLENGE BOARD! CO-MODERATOR FOR THE SHRINKING MOMS & DADS CLUB MODERATOR FOR THE SALE OR TRADE & FREEBIES BOARD
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