1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Fan. Rinse quinoa really well under running water.

2Add rinsed quinoa, salt and spices to a medium-size cooking pot (20 cm ~ 8 inch, preferably cast iron).

3Add water. Bring to a boil, stir then reduce heat to low (induction #2). Simmer quinoa, covered, for 15 minutes or until soft and cooked through. Turn off the heat and let quinoa sit in a covered pot for another 5 minutes.

4In the meantime, shred oyster mushrooms into strips using your hands and add to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce.

5Mix to combine.

6Arrange coated mushrooms on top of a baking tray lined with baking paper in a single layer. Give them plenty of room.

7Roast in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes. Stir with a spatula and roast for another 15 minutes.

8Add roasted mushrooms to the quinoa.

9Mix to combine.

10Add to plates.

11Top with parmesan and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.