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Api de quinua (api de quinua)

A creamy, nourishing drink made with ground quinoa, milk and cinnamon. Originating from the Andean highlands, it is drunk hot in the morning, often with bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa in cold water in a fine sieve to remove its bitterness.
  2. Dry-toast it for 2 minutes in a saucepan, then grind it into a fine flour in a blender or coffee grinder.
  3. Dissolve the flour in a little cold water to avoid lumps.
  4. Bring the remaining water with the cinnamon to a boil, then pour in the dissolved mixture while whisking.
  5. Add the milk, sugar and salt, then simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Remove the cinnamon, check the texture, which should coat the spoon, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Chocolate version. Add two spoons of unsweetened cocoa with the sugar for a chocolate api.

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