* To cook red quinoa: Rinse 1 cup of of red quinoa thoroughly. In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 cups of chicken stock (or water) to a boil with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of gray salt (or kosher salt). Add the rinsed quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.