Quinoa + Kale Warm Salad

I had my first taste of Quinoa when i visited Sydney! I’ve seen quinoa being served in many places in Singapore and i know that they are healthy food but i never had the courage to try them due to its looks. Slightly translucent with a lil’ “tail” sticking out… 😛 Just didn’t look too apetizing for me. But when we were at this Brunch place in Sydney, our cousin highly recommended us to try… Turned out that it tasted awesome! so good that hub told me to learn how to cook and we bought a packet a quinoa home! 🙂 

But, i never had a chance to cook it as it is not easy to find fresh Kale in Singapore. Until 1 day when my friend told me that i can get it from Zen Xin, an Organic store in Pasir Panjang. However, they only bring Kale in on Sundays and  Wednesdays. So, if you want to get hold of them, go on Monday and Thursdays ( do give them a call before going to ensure they have stock) 

So here’s my beautiful Kale 

   

How to cook the quinoa?

1.Soak a cup in clean water for 15 min

2. Ratio of Grains :water = 1:1.2 , i advise you to use stock to cook the quinoa as it will give some flavor to the quinoa. Then cook it just like how your cook your rice, i usually steam my rice or cook it with my Thermomix. This time round, i steam-ed the quinoa for 20 min, then leave it to cool in the steamer for at least 10 min. 

This is how Quinoa looks like while soaking

 
How to prepare the Kale + Quinoa Warm Salad?
I did it my Asian way! 🙂 just like how i usually cook Fried Rice with a twist

First fry an omelette, dish out. In the hot pan, sautee the onions till fragrant then put in Luncheon Meat ( i had some left overs, else you can use bacon/fresh meat), once the meat is slightly browned, add in the Kale and Quinoa. For seasoning, i added Homemade 100% pure Shitake mushroom powder, salt and pepper. 

Tadaa! my version of Quinoa + Kale Warm Salad or should i call it “Kale Fried Rice Quinoa”?! 

   
I still find Quinoa looking scary but it is yummy! my almost 2 years old saw it from far and she thought they were mushrooms as they’re kinda brownish  in colour. She gave it a try and ate quite abit too! 🙂