Place quinoa in a bowl and cover with 1 inch of water.  Gently stir and carefully pour out excess water.  Add water again until it covers quinoa by 1 inch.  Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain.

Place rinsed and drained quinoa in a pot with 1 1/3 cups water or broth, and pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer on the stovetop.  Place tight-fitting lid on pot and simmer for about 15 minutes, until all the water is evaporated.  Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.  Fluff with fork.