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Reference Guides:
The below tables are for reference only. Differing
quantities, water levels and temperature can all
affect the end results.
Vegetables
• Steam leafy green vegetables for the
shortest possible time as they lose colour
easily.
• Salt and season vegetables after steaming
for best results.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed
before steaming, as cooking times will vary
from those in the chart below.
FOOD
QUANTITY
WATER LEVEL
STEAMING TIME
Asparagus
450g
Max
12 – 15 min
Broccoli
225g
Min
08 – 11 min
Cabbage
225g
Max
10 – 13 min
Sliced Carrots
225g
Min
10 – 12 min
Cauliflower
1 head
Max
13 – 16 min
Chicken Breasts
2 pieces
Max
30 – 40 min
Clams
450g
Min
10 – 15 min
Maize
3 ears
Max
20 – 23 min
Crab
2
Max
40 – 45 min
Hard-Boiled Egg
6
Max
15 – 25 min
Fish Fillets
225g
Max
20 – 40 min
Peas
280g
Max
15 – 17 min
Sliced Potatoes
225g
Min
10 – 12 min
Sausages
5
Max
20 – 25 min
Prawns
450g
Max
11 – 14 min
Dim Sums
450g
Max
15 – 20 min