Steaming Cooking Guidelines
Timings are indicative and al dente. You can adjust to suit your taste better.
• Fill the Water Tray (4) to the 1¾-cup/400 mL minimum filling line.
• Ensure all parts are assembled and stacked correctly to obtain optimal results.
•
Set the microwave power at maximum 1,200 Watts.
• Let stand for 5 minutes after steaming. When steaming at 900 Watts, extend standing time
to 10 minutes for similar results.
Acorn Squash
16 oz/450 g
10 min
10 min
Apples
16 oz/450 g
6 min
6 min
Artichokes, baby
8 oz/225 g
5 min
5 min
Asparagus, thick
8 oz/225 g
7 min
8 min
Asparagus, thin
8 oz/225 g
5 min
6 min
Bay Scallops
16 oz/450 g
6min
6min
Broccoli (Colander) and Yukon Gold Potatoes (Steamer Base)
16 oz/450 g
14 min
17 min
Broccoli
12 oz/340 g
12 min
14 min
Broccoli (Colander), small red potatoes (Steamer Base)
16 oz/450 g
12 min
15 min
Brussel Sprouts
16 oz/450 g
12 min
12 min
Butternut Squash
16 oz/450 g
10 min
10 min
Cabbage, sliced
8 oz/225 g
6 min
6 min
Carrots, whole baby
16 oz/450 g
15min
15 min
Cauliflower florets
12 oz/340 g
12 min
12 min
Chicken breast, chunks
16 oz/450 g
10 min
10 min
Edamame
8 oz/225 g
5 min
7 min
Eggplant, peeled and diced medium size
12 oz/340 g
8 min
10 min
Fish, frozen fillets
12 oz/340 g
9 min
9 min
Steaming Time
Food Tested
Quantity of Food
1,200 W
900 W
Fresh corn, 2 ears
2 ears
6 min
8 min
Green Beans
12 oz/340 g
10 min
14 min
Mushrooms
8 oz/225 g
5 min
5 min
Mahi Mahi two (6 oz./170 g fillets) parchment (Steamer Base),
broccoli (Colander)
12 oz/340 g
10-12 min
12 min
Onion (rings)
6 oz/170 g
5 min
5 min
Pearl onions
8 oz/225 g
8 min
8 min
Potato, carrots, peas
16 oz/450 g
6 min
7 min
Potatoes, small yellow, idaho
16 oz/450 g
16 min
20 min
Shrimp (Steamer Base), broccoli and carrots (Colander)
16 oz/450 g
11 min
12 min
Spaghetti Squash, cut in half
16 oz/450 g
22 min
22 min
Spinach
9 oz/255 g
7 min
9 min
Sugar Snap Peas
8 oz/225 g
5 min
6 min
Sweet Potatoes, cubed
12 oz/340 g
10 min
11 min
Tomatoes, whole
16 oz/450 g
7 min
7 min
Yellow Squash
12 oz/340 g
8 min
9 min
Zucchini
12 oz/340 g
9 min
10 min
Steaming Time
Food Tested
Quantity of Food
1,200 W
900 W
Peeling of fruits or vegetables such as peaches or tomatoes will be easier after steaming for
about 6 minutes (no standing time) and plunging briefly into cold water.
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