If you’re making quinoa in a rice cooker, use the same 2:1 ratio. Rice cookers are magic little machines that do the thinking for you. Just dump it in, press the button, and take a nap.
If you’re using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, use a 1:1 ratio for water to quinoa. That’s because less water evaporates under pressure. Your Instant Pot is a tiny, pressurized cloud. Respect the cloud.
For quinoa flakes or quick-cook quinoa, check the package. They’re like quinoa’s impatient cousin—they just want to be eaten fast.
How Much Quinoa Per Person?
Half a cup of dry quinoa per person is perfect. That makes about 1.5 cups cooked, which is a hearty side dish or a decent base for a bowl of veggies.
If you’re feeding a hangry teenager or a marathon runner, bump it up to ¾ cup dry. You do not argue with hangry people. They bite.
Dry Quinoa To Water Ratio at Trent Ragland blog
Leftovers? Store cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze it for a month. It’s like a tiny, edible snow globe.
