| Garlic Quinoa | Christopher Ranch | Garlic Quinoa is prepared by sauteing onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing for another 30 seconds or so. Add quinoa, water and salt to pan. Bring to boil then reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is abs...view more Garlic Quinoa is prepared by sauteing onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing for another 30 seconds or so. Add quinoa, water and salt to pan. Bring to boil then reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. view less | |
| Clams with Quinoa | Christopher Ranch | Clams with Quinoa are made by washing Wash and vigorously scrubbing the littlenecks under cold running water. Place them on a tray, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside until ready to serve. Finely chop the shucked cherrystones and set them aside, refri...view more Clams with Quinoa are made by washing Wash and vigorously scrubbing the littlenecks under cold running water. Place them on a tray, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside until ready to serve. Finely chop the shucked cherrystones and set them aside, refrigerate. Pour the clam liquor through a strainer lined with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth. Add enough additional clam juice or water to make the liquid up to 5 1/2 cups. Set aside, refrigerate. Place the quinoa in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Let soak for 5 minutes, then massage the grain between the palms of your hands for a moment. Strain through a fine strainer, rinse with cold running water, and repeat the soaking and rubbing process. Set the quinoa aside to drain. In a large casserole with a cover, preferably earthenware, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute until it is totally translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the garlic, chilies, bay leaf, cumin, and pepper. Stir over the heat for 2 minutes more, or until the aroma of the garlic is released. Add the tomato paste, chopped clams, and potatoes and stir together to mix. Pour in 4 1/2 cups of the reserved clam juice, bring up to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and cook for 25 minutes more, stirring occasionally. view less |
