Step 1

Heat oil in pan over medium / high heat. Reduce heat and gently fry the onion until softened (approx. 5 mins). Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a further min.

Step 2

Add the vinegar, soy sauce, tomato paste, pineapple juice, water and quinoa and then stir to combine.

Step 3

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 15 mins, until the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 4

Turn the heat off, fluff with a fork, replace lid and leave the quinoa to sit for a further 5 mins.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped pineapple and serve

Step 6

Make quinoa as above

Step 7

Pre heat oven to 180c/ 355f and line a baking tray with parchment paper / silicon mat.

Step 8

Allow the quinoa to cool and then stir in the beaten egg.

Step 9

Form tablespoon sized balls and place on prepared baking tray. (makes around 15 balls)

Step 10

Cook in the oven for 20 mins, until golden and cooked through.