vegetables: steaming
Preparation
Method
Basket and rack
*Approx minutes
Asparagus
Tie in a small bundle
Pour in water up to the rack.
Rack only
10
Steam older stems for longer
Broccoli
Cut into florets
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
15
Cauliflower
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
20
Courgettes
1cm (1/4”) slices
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
15
Leeks
2.5cm (1”) lengths, halved
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
15
Marrow
Peel and cut into 2.5cm (1”) cubes
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
10
New potatoes: small
Whole
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
25
Runner beans
Trim and slice
Pour in water up to the rack
Yes
20
* Cooking times are based on using boiling, not cold, water. If you need to top up, use boiling water.
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