Quinoa can be served hot or cold in place of rice or couscous. Be sure to rinse and drain well 2-3 times in cold water to remove the bitter flavor. Do not soak Quinoa as the bitter flavour will be absorbed into the seed. Place drained Quinoa in a saucepan of cold water about 1-2 cm above seeds. 

500gm

From : Independant Irish Health Foods.