Peruvian Quinoa Milk Pudding (Quinua con Leche)

Method8 steps · about 38 min

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   Step 1: Wash and strain the quinoa. Set aside.

   Uses 1 cup white quinoa

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   Step 2: Dry-toast the cinnamon sticks (2 to 3), whole cloves (3) and star anise (1 to 2) in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, without burning them.

   Uses 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks · 3 whole cloves · 1 to 2 star anise

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   Step 3: Add the coconut milk (2 cups) and cold water (1 cup). let this simmer together with the spices for 7 – 10 minutes. Cook uncovered. Taste to check if the spices need to be simmered for longer to have a more intense flavor.

   Simmer Spices · 10 minUses 2 cups coconut milk · 1 cup water · 2–3 cinnamon sticks,3 whole cloves and 1–2 star anise gently toasted

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   Step 4: Remove the spices.

   Uses coconut milk/water simmered 7–10 minutes with whole spices

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   Step 5: Add in the washed quinoa. Cook these for 15 minutes or till most of the liquids have been absorbed by the quinoa. Stir often.

   Cook Quinoa · 15 minUses whole spices removed from coconut milk/water · 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained

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   Step 6: Turn the heat to low and add the brown sugar (⅔ cup), cinnamon (1 to 2 teaspoons) powder, and vanilla (1 teaspoon), slowly add the whole milk (1 cup) while stirring.

   Uses ⅔ cup brown sugar · 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional) · 1 teaspoon vanilla · 1 cup whole milk · quinoa cooked 15 minutes in coconut milk infusion

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   Step 7: Take off the heat once the sugar has dissolved. Continue mixing till you get a creamy texture. Adding more milk as needed.

   Uses extra milk to loosen pudding as needed · quinoa mixed with brown sugar, vanilla, optional cinnamon and 1 cup whole milk

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   Step 8: Serve warm or cold from the fridge for a chilled dessert.

   Uses pudding stirred creamy and loosened with extra milk if needed