QUINOA, the sacred grain of the Incas.

QUINOA known as the mother grain and sacred by the Incas, was the most important ingredient after the potatoes for pre- Hispanic Andean civilizations. The first grains were sown by a golden tool.
QUINOA has an impressive nutritional value. It is GLUTEN FREE.
QUINOA originates in Lake Titicaca, Puno, PERU. It is harvested at over 3,500 meters above sea level.
This delicious QUINOA SOUP recipe utilize Peru's native ingredients and it is easy to cook it at home.

You will need : 1 cup of quinoa,   6 cups of water,   3tbs olive oil,   3 garlic cloves,   1 red onion,   1tbs yellow hot pepper   (peruvian aji mirasol),  1 tsp cumin,   1/4 grated cheese,   2 tbs chopped chives or parsley,      1 tbs ground cilantro seeds,   1 chopped hard boiled egg,  1 small potato diced,   salt and pepper.
Preparation : Soak quinoa overnight and rinse with a lot of water before boil it.   Boil the quinoa in a pan with the 6 cups of water for 20 minutes, medium heat.   Strain but keep the water.   Heat oil in a separate frying pan, saute the garlic with the onion, cumin, cilantro, until it gets transparent.   Add the mixture to the water, as well as the diced potatoes and the quinoa, salt and pepper. Boil until the potatoes are soft.   Finally add the chives.   Turn off the heat and add the fresh cheese (feta or goat cheese). Serve with chopped hard eggs.

If you prefer thick soup just reduce the amount of water.

You can order from us your kit to prepare it at home. Make your order : angelasolari7@yahoo.es. Write cheque or money order to Nueva Vida Bookstore, and send it this address : 496 Jane St. Toronto Ontario. M6S 4A2.
Your order include : Quinoa, aji mirasol, cumin, cilantro powder, salt and pepper.
Price $10 dollars plus shipping and handling. Try this delicious recipe at the commodity of your home.