Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 (1 g) packet stevia (or 2 tsp sugar)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon wasabi paste (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2/3 cup quinoa (any colour)
  • 3/4 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen (green soybeans)
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and cubed
  • 6 sheets toasted nori, cut into shreds
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, tamari, stevia (or sugar), sesame oil and wasabi paste (if using). Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, bring water and ground ginger to a boil.
  • Place the quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly, then add to the pot.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the edamame on top (don't stir), re-cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Pour into a bowl and add the cucumber cubes and dressing, tossing well.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with nori pieces and sesame seeds and stir through.