FOOD STEAMING
Steaming method is one of the easiest, most healthful and convenient methods of cooking. It allows you to preserve more flavor, texture, vitamins and nutrients than other cooking method do.
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Following is a guideline that you may use for steaming a variety of foods. Use this chart as a guide only in deciding the time needed for steaming foods. The time can be adjusted by adding or deducting the amount of water added to the cooking pot.
Since vegetables can only absorb a very small amount of water in the steaming process, it is not necessary to change the amount of water for steaming different amount of vegetables.
Keep the lid of the cooker on during the entire process of cooking or steaming. Opening the lid while steaming may cause a loss of steam and slow down the cooking process. If it is necessary to open the lid, you may need to add a small amount of water to restore the cooking time.
Add additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water when steaming frozen foods.
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2 Cups/ 1 Cup | 10 Minutes | |
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3 Cups/ 1 | ½ Cups | 18 Minutes |
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4 Cups/ 2 | Cups | 25 Minutes |
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5 Cups/ 3 | Cups | 34 Minutes |
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NOTE: Approx. 1/4 cup of water will be left in the cooking pot after steaming.
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