Learning About Black Quinoa
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Black quinoa, while still one of the more rare commercial forms of quinoa, is still not entirely unknown. The reason you do not find black quinoa on the shelves very often is that it is only grown in difficult climates and cannot be produced in large quantities. The black color is not only rare, but has an exotic appeal. Black quinoa leans toward a subtly sweet flavor and has a crispier texture.
The exotic look and firm texture of black quinoa does great standing up against citrus and other fruits. Consider an Asian pear salad with black quinoa; the black and white coloring alone is intriguing, but the flavors are just as amazing. Black quinoa often comes out of harsh environments, it is a sturdy variety. You can hardly over cook it. It won't disappear into mush and it stands up to long baking times. It's a less fluffy variety and maintains its crisp, grainy, almost nutty texture in any dish. Black quinoa almost demands a dish with many layers of flavor and textures.