Quinoa is the new favourite in the kitchen. It is a South American edible plant that has been farmed for over 7,000 years. This makes it one of the oldest farmed plants in the world. There are many reasons behind the popularity of quinoa. Here is one of them. Quinoa is rich in fibre and contains a large amount of plant protein, but cooked quinoa is light and its flavour profile suits nearly anyone’s palette. Quinoa does not need to be soaked but it should be rinsed carefully before cooking. Quinoa can be used as a warm side in the same way as rice or in salads (warm or cold).