
Shelf level
When cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour (e.g.
beetroot) in a perforated container at the same time as
cooking other foods in other containers, place the
condensate tray directly underneath the perforated container
to catch any drips and so avoid any colour transfer.
Duration
As with conventional methods, when cooking vegetables with
steam the cooking duration will depend on the size and also
whether you want the vegetables to be al dente or soft / well
done. Example:
waxy potatoes, cut into quarters = approx. 18 minutes
waxy potatoes, cut in half
= approx. 22 minutes
Brussels sprouts, large, al dente = approx. 12 minutes
Brussels sprouts, small, soft
= approx. 12 minutes
Steam cooking / Vegetables
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