NO! Bring the liquid to a boil, stir in the grains, then cover and let simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it sit with the cover on for another 5 to 10 minutes before fluffing it up with a fork. Stirring during the cooking process will cause the quinoa to clump up and become mushy. And, be sure to use a fork to fluff it up, not a spoon or spatula which will again make it clumpy.