Rinse quinoa well and drain. Add quinoa, 1 ¾ cups / 425ml of water, and salt to a pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Once it boils, reduce to simmer.
If soaked, cook about 15 mins, if unsoaked closer to 20. Check by inserting a fork to check water levels, not by stirring the pot! You can tell when the grains are cooked when they are no longer opaque in the center.
Once cooked, fluff with a fork and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to five days.