"Personally, I only rinse quinoa before cooking it. Soaking the quinoa is unnecessary and can 'sog down' your end product. Rinsing quinoa before cooking removes the bitterness but does not affect the quinoa's consistency and ability to hold its fluffy texture."

Should you soak quinoa before cooking it?

*Soaking grains helps to remove some of the naturally occurring phytic acid in the grain, which helps improve digestibility and speed cook time. ... Cook until water is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender – about 12-18 minutes. Drain off any excess water if there is any.

Can you soak quinoa and eat it?

Quinoa can be eaten raw or uncooked if it is first soaked and sprouted, but some experts advise that quinoa should always be cooked, not consumed as a raw sprout.