Wash the quinoa under cold water in a fine strainer, gently rubbing the seeds together with your hands. This will ensure that your quinoa doesn’t taste bitter.

In a pot, combine 1 cup of washed quinoa to 1 ¾ cups of water.

Add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover with a lid.

Simmer quinoa over a low heat for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Then turn off the heat.

Rest the quinoa for 10 minutes and fluff it up with a fork before serving.