Hamilton Beach 37537 manual Steaming Chart, Type Of Food, Weight Or Number Of Pieces

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Steaming Chart

Steamer Cooking Time (approximate). Steamer will switch to WARM after cooking time, indicating food is cooked. Serving Size = 3/4 cup (175 g)

TYPE OF FOOD	WEIGHT OR NUMBER OF PIECES	APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
Green Beans, cut or whole	12 oz. (350 g)	12–16 minutes
Broccoli, florettes	8 oz. (225 g)	18–20 minutes
Cabbage (sliced)	16 oz. (450 g)	16–18 minutes
Carrots (thinly sliced)	16 oz. (450 g)	20 minutes
Corn on the Cob	3–5 ears	25 minutes
Potatoes, whole, red skinned	24 oz. or 1-1/2 lbs (675 g)	35–45 minutes
Squash, summer yellow and zucchini	16 oz. (450 g)	12–14 minutes
Clams, in shell	16 oz. (450 g)	12–14 minutes
Lobster, tails	2–4	16–18 minutes
Mussels, fresh	16 oz. (450 g)	14–16 minutes
Oysters, fresh	48 oz. (1400 g)	18–20 minutes
Shrimp, in shell
Medium	16 oz. (450 g)	12–14 minutes
Large/jumbo	16 oz. (450 g)	16–18 minutes
Fish
Whole	1/2 to 3/4 lb. (225 g to 350 g)	18–25 minutes
Steaks	16 oz. (450 g) / (about 1 in [2.5 cm] thick)	20–25 minutes
Chicken Breasts	2 pieces, 8 oz (225 g) each	26–30 minutes
Hot Dogs	16 oz. (450 g)	10–16 minutes
Eggs
Soft-cooked	1–12 eggs	12–15 minutes
Hard-cooked	1–12 eggs	15–18 minutes

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