Quinoa is gluten free. It is a complete protein and plant foot, with large number of nutrients and vitamins and low number of calories.
Quinoa was first used to feed livestock 5,200-7,000 years ago, and for human consumption 3,000 to 4,000 years ago in the Lake Titicaca basin of Peru and Bolivia. It is grown in many countries, even in Thailand.
ชามควินัว (Thai)
/chām kh wi nạw/
1 cup (130 g) cooked quinoa
1 cup (130 g) chopped organic broccoli florets
1/2 cup (60 g) each organic: carrots (matchsticks) and red onion (chopped)
1/4 cup (30 g) cilantro or parsley (chopped)
2 Tbs. (30 ml) each organic: tamari (is gluten free) and lime juice
1 tsp. (5 ml) sesame oil
sesame seeds
minced organic garlic
grated ginger
หนึ่ง /nùeng/ ๑ 1. In a bowl, mix the quinoa, broccoli, carrots, onions, and cilantro/parsley.
สอง /song/ ๒ 2. In smaller bowl, whisk the lime juice, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger.
สาม /sam/ ๓ 3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture.
สี่ /see/ ๔ 4. Refrigerate any leftovers.
