BIOFAIR Organic Quinoa Pops 120g (Pack of 3)

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And are you searching for a satisfying topping from grains? Here you go; this easy recipe is good to make in under 15 minutes and can be right on your table when you crave munching. Water - A little bit helps keep the quinoa moist and gives you more control during the toasting process. The first few times I tried to pop quinoa I thought I was popping it because I would hear and see a few of the seeds pop. My pan was not hot enough and I was trying to pop too much quinoa at a time so some of the seeds would pop but not all and I would leave the quinoa in the pan for too long. I was trying to encourage all the quinoa to pop but by leaving it in the pan too long I was burning the quinoa. Plus, by eliminating the rinsing process that most recipes call for, you get a crunchier and more flavorful popped quinoa. What Goes In This Recipe?

Usea small ice cream scoop to shape into small bite, and arrange onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. When stored in an airtight container, this stays crispy for at least a few weeks. It does not require any special instructions for storage. You may leave it at room temperature. How to pop quinoa?

Repeat this process until all quinoa is popped. Let cool for a few minutes before eating (it will be very hot right off the stove). Ways to Use Popped Quinoa

If you hope to make "puffed" quinoa with a fluffy texture at home… this is not what you will get. Popped quinoa is often confused with puffed quinoa that you buy in stores or online. Now, another question would be, can quinoa be popped like popcorn? Yes, Of course, they can. Once popped, they are tiny and granular and are super crispy. To make popped quinoa, you only need a pan and quinoa. And nothing else. This sounds fantastic, right? Place about 1 tablespoon of moistened quinoa into a small pan heated to medium-high temperature and flatten it into a single layer. Now sprinkle the hazelnuts, cranberries and pistachios evenly over the surface and, using the palm of your hands again, press everything together tightly and evenly to roughly 2–3cm (¾–1in) deep. Leave to cool, then place in the refrigerator to firm for 30 minutes.Puffed quinoa is more like puffed rice. It is light and airy, which is achieved through a mechanical process (which cannot be replicated at home).

Customize this popped quinoa with your favorite choice of flavors. One of the best tips is to drizzle some melted butter and garlic powder to have a savory taste. Caramel sauce and chocolate shavings will also play absolutely. So the choices are many and choose you artfully. Heat a dry pan until it is really quite hot! Almost to the point of smoking. I prefer to use my cast iron skillets for popping quinoa because they can withstand the high heat and are safe to heat without any oil.There are only a few seconds between perfectly popped quinoa and burnt pops. So provide all your attention while popping. No worries, the popping works takes a few minutes. Moisten quinoa with a 4:1 ratio of quinoa to water (or soak quinoa overnight, completely submerging it in water.) I almost feel like chocolate is the only thing getting me by right now! It’s sad to say, but it’s definitely the highlight of my day (the rhyme wasn’t intentional, promise haha!).

Puffed quinoa is a dream ingredient for all those with a sweet tooth. How about a nut and seed treat with quinoa? Make our nut clusters! Or some protein, with our crispy soy bites? You can also use the quinoa as a fluffy topping on your açaí smoothie bowlor a quinoa cashew porridge. We also like to use the quinoa as an ingredient in our treats, for example in our organic chocolate shards with blueberries and quinoa and the organic whole grain rice cakes with 7 seeds. Buy KoRo's puffed quinoa

What are the benefits of using these quinoa pops for the quinoa pop krispy treats?

The differences can be quite subtle but for the quinoa that I burnt… some of it popped but the pan was not hot enough so it didn’t start popping right away. That made me keep the pan on the heat for too long. You may be able to tell that the colour is darker because the seeds burnt and when I tasted them they were still quite hard and not very pleasant to eat. Yes, we have actually written a love song for our puffed quinoa! And there's a reason for it: puffed quinoa is a real all round talent for your dishes. The fluffy puffed grain is vegan and is usually consumed raw, as an airy and crunchy topping on your muesli or bowl. A great complement or substitute to your conventional muesli and granola! Puffed quinoa – what is that?