Quinoa: From Kitchen to Global Sensation

This chapter dives into the art of cooking quinoa, emphasizing the necessity of rinsing it to remove its bitter saponin coating. It also highlights the grain's rising popularity and its impact on indigenous farmers in Bolivia, discussing both the culinary versatility and nutritional benefits of quinoa. The speakers explore the balance between its newfound global status and the challenges faced by local cultivators in maintaining their traditional livelihoods.