Amaranth or Quinoa Cakes

• 1 cup amaranth or quinoa
• 2 cups cold water
• 3

Mix the grain with the water in a small saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil and let simmer until all the water has been absorbed. Add the butter, stirring gently until melted. Cool at least to lukewarm.

Mix the flour, baking powder, egg yolks, milk, salt, pepper, and cilantro together into a smooth batter in a large bowl. Beat the egg whites in a medium-size bowl to stage 3 foam. Add the g