Vegetables.

The following are some handy hints on how to steam vegetables:

1.Before steaming, wash the vegetables thoroughly.

2.Cut off stems and peel if desired.

3.Cut vegetables to the desired size (smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones).

4.To retain the vegetables’ flavour and nutrients, steam until just tender, but still

slightly firm.

FRESH VEGETABLES: Guide to Steaming Time.

5.When steaming several different vegetables at once, place the largest and firmest in the steamer first. Add other vegetables according to size during the steaming time.

6.If a sauce or liquid is to be prepared with the vegetables, use the rice bowl for steaming.

7.Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.

VEGETABLE

QUANTITY

APPROX. TIME

IN MINUTES

 

 

Artichokes – globe

3 whole, tops trimmed

18 - 25

Asparagus

500gms

12 - 15

Beans – Green or Wax

500gms, cut or whole

12 - 15

Beetroot

500gms, whole with 3cm tops

38 - 42

Broccoli

500gms

12 - 16

Brussel Sprouts

500gms

17 - 20

Cabbage

500gms, coarsley shredded

12 - 16

Carrots

500gms, sliced

17 - 20

Cauliflower flowerettes

500gms

17 - 20

Celery

1 bunch, thinly sliced

17 - 20

Corn on Cob

3 to 5 cobs

38 - 42

Mushrooms

500gms, whole

7 - 10

Onions

250gms, thinly sliced

12 - 16

Parsnip

500gms, peeled and sliced

12 - 16

Peas

500gms, shelled

17 - 20

Peppers

500gms, halved, seeds removed

7 - 10

Potatoes –

 

 

1) New

500gms, whole (approx. 8)

28 - 31

2) Red or White

500gms, whole (approx. 3)

38 - 42

3) Sweet

500gms, cut into 3cm pieces

26 - 29

Pumpkin

500gms, cut into 3cm pieces

26 - 29

Turnip

500gms, cut into 3cm pieces

26 - 29

Zucchini

500gms, sliced

7 - 10

FROZEN VEGETABLES: Guide to Steaming Time.

FROZEN VEGETABLE

APPROX. TIME

(500g)

IN MINUTES

Green Beans, Lima Beans, Broad Beans,

17 - 20

Broccoli (cuts), Brussel Sprouts, Carrots

 

(sliced), Cauliflower, Mixed Vegetables,

 

Peas

 

Corn on Cob

26 - 29

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Sunbeam ST6600 manual Vegetable Quantity APPROX. Time, Frozen Vegetables Guide to Steaming Time

ST6600 specifications

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