Quinoa and Fresh Corn Fried Rice
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of kosher or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ears of corn, shucked, about 2 cups
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Combine the quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the water to a boil, and after the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes (there may still be some water not yet absorbed).
- Remove from heat.
- Keeping the pan covered, let it stand for 5 minutes, or until the remaining water is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and gently fluff the quinoa.
- Set aside to cool.
- After it has cooled to room temperature, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or until chilled.
- The quinoa can be cooked and refrigerated the day before.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil, and then stir in the onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Stir in the corn and cook for another 2 minutes or until plump.
- Increase the heat to high and stir in the egg, soy sauce, and sesame seed oil.
- Cook for 1 minute or until the egg is set and then remove from heat.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions and cook for 1 minute or until heated through.
- Season with black pepper and serve.
quinoa, water, kosher, extravirgin olive oil, onion, garlic, corn, egg, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, green onions, black pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-and-fresh-corn-fried-rice (may not work)