How Long to Cook Fluffy White Quinoa (Rinsed, 1:1.25 Ratio) in the instant pot
Specification: 1 cup white or tri-color quinoa, thoroughly rinsed in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitter saponin coating, cooked with 1.25 cups water or vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp kosher salt
3-Step Execution Protocol
Add fluffy white quinoa (rinsed, 1:1.25 ratio) (1 cup white or tri-color quinoa, thoroughly rinsed in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitter saponin coating, cooked with 1.25 cups water or vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp kosher salt) to the Instant Pot inner pot. Seal the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select High Pressure (10.2–11.6 psi) for 1 min High Pressure + 10 mins Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
Cook at High Pressure (10.2–11.6 psi) for 1 min High Pressure + 10 mins Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
All water is fully absorbed; individual quinoa seeds have unfurled their delicate white germ spirals; fluffs effortlessly into separate, light grains when raked with a fork. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Instant Brands Official Grain Matrix / Instant Pot Duo Plus Reference Manual (1 min HP + 10 min NPR for quinoa); Andean grain moisture absorption standards; no probe needed — internalTempTargetF omitted per HR-2.