Steamed veggies

brewmonkey · 10-22-2004, 05:51

I got this cool little Hamilton Beach veggie steamer the other day. Not overly exciting I know, but I hate mushy veggies. It has a little well in it for herbs/spices and the steam passes through that and infuses with the food. I made just veggies (cauliflower & carrots) last night but I am thinking of doing some Talapia or Salmon in it this afternoon for lunch.

**Bill Harsey** · 10-22-2004, 18:25

Keep me posted on how that sucker works. Teram Sergeant knows the story, it's funny.

**Team Sergeant** · 10-22-2004, 20:08

And it was a good story....

Brew, I steam veggies all the time and you can make them just as mushy in a steamer as in boiling water. Timing is every thing!

TS

brewmonkey · 10-23-2004, 07:14

I learned (brain cramp) yesterday that some veggies need more time then others and they should be added accordingly. Nothing like perfect carrots and soggy broccoli.

Sacamuelas · 10-23-2004, 07:43

LOL.. I hear you Brew. We use our steamer all the time. It makes perfect rice too (although it takes 50 minutes instead of 20).

flyboy1 · 10-23-2004, 07:47

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Originally Posted by brewmonkey

I learned (brain cramp) yesterday that some veggies need more time then others and they should be added accordingly. Nothing like perfect carrots and soggy broccoli.

Basic guide.
40 - Rice
10-12 for brocolli
35 - for corn on the cob
25 - carrots.
15-20 - Asparagus

Best bet is to test them every couple of min.

The are good for steaming hotdog buns also. - Wrap them in a paper towel and put in for ~ 3 min.

Huey14 · 10-23-2004, 07:52

Veggies? I don't eat no stinkin' veggies.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 10-23-2004, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyboy1

Basic guide.
40 - Rice
10-12 for brocolli
35 - for corn on the cob
25 - carrots.
15-20 - Asparagus

Maybe for your steamer -- they are all different!