Rinse quinoa thoroughly prior to cooking to remove any residue.
Note: Using a small wire strainer makes this really easy, but be careful, quinoa likes to stick to things once wet.
Combine 1/8 cup (fill up 1/4 cup halfway) of quinoa with 1/4 cup of water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Note: If you do not have a saucepan to accommodate such a small increment, double to quinoa and water (1/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup water) and save half for later!