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Quinoa (Dry)

Quinoa seeds are small and spherical, packing densely with very little air space compared to flakes. Like rice, it expands about 3x when cooked. Precise dry measurement is vital not just for portioning, but to calibrate the cooking water exactly so it doesn't turn into mush.

Rinse to remove saponins, then weigh for pilafs, salads, or grain bowls.

Grains

Rice, oats, quinoa, couscous and similar grains hydrate based on precise ratios. Volume is skewed by kernel size and air gaps. Weighing both dry and cooked grains keeps texture predictable.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Keep airtight and dry; whole seeds store well away from heat and light.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Why does my quinoa taste bitter?

It's likely the saponins (a natural coating). Even if the box says 'pre-washed', rinsing your weighed quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear removes bitterness.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/quinoa_dry/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/quinoa_dry/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/quinoa_dry/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/quinoa_dry/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/quinoa_dry/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/quinoa_dry/oz-to-grams/