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Published 22/09/2026

How to cook quinoa in a rice cooker

The rice cooker can cook more than rice, including seeds and grains like quinoa. By using a rice cooker, you can minimise space on the hob while easily achieving beautifully fluffy quinoa every time.

Because of quinoa’s nutty and earthy taste and healthy nature, it’s the perfect side dish for many meals. Cook up some quinoa and serve alongside warm salads, curries, salmon, chicken and tofu or use to create a quinoa-based porridge for nutritious breakfasts.

Rice cooker quinoa

Cooking quinoa in the rice cooker is very similar to cooking rice. You us the same absorption methods, but getting the right quantities is important to achieve fluffy yet tender results.

Ingredients

  • 170g uncooked quinoa

  • 410ml water

  • Sea salt flakes, for seasoning

Method

  1. Rise the dry quinoa using a sieve or fine-mesh strainer and pour into the rice cooker. Add the water and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Stir and close the lid, turning it on.

  2. Cook or prepare the rest of the meal while waiting for the quinoa to cook. This usually takes 15-30 minutes depending on your rice cooker.

  3. Once cooked, the rice cooker will automatically turn off but keep the contents warm. Leave the quinoa to steam for 5 minutes before removing the lid. Make sure to fluff before serving.

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