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Initial Operation
Fish and
Seafood
Type
Quantity
Steaming time
recommen-
dations
Lobster, tails
fresh
2 queues
20 - 25 minutes
meat will be opa-
que; cook longer if
necessary
Fish, fillets
frozen
250 g
10 - 15 minutes
fresh
250 g
10 - 15 minutes
Fish, thick steaks
salmon, cod
250 / 400 g
10 - 15 minutes
tuna
400 g
15 - 20 minutes
Mussels
fresh
400 g
10 - 15 minutes
steaming is done
when shells are
completely open
Oysters
fresh
6 pieces
15 - 20 minutes
steaming is done
when shells are
completely open
Prawns
fresh
400 g
10 - 15 minutes
stir halfway through
steaming time
Tips:
- Fish is done as its colour turns opaque.
- Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting
if separated before steaming and the cooking
time is extended.
- Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming
to improve flavour.
Poultry
Type
Quantity
Steaming time
recommen-
dations
Chicken
boneless breast
400 g
15 - 20 minutes
remove skin before
cooking
drumsticks
400 g
20 - 30 minutes
after steaming,
brown skin under
grill if desired
Meat and
Type sausages
Type
Quantity
Steaming time
recommen-
dations
Beef
in slices,
fillet steak or
roast beef
250 g
10 - 15 minutes
trim all fat;
steamed beef has
a firm texture
Lamb
chops with or
without bones
4 chops
15 - 20 minutes
trim all fat
Pork
fillet, loin steaks or
loin chops
400 g or 4 chops
10 - 15 minutes
trim all fat
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