FAQs
Good vegetables to steam:
What foods are best steamed? ›
Here's a list of different types of food that can be steamed:
- Vegetables - Broccoli, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus, and more.
- Fish - Salmon, tilapia, cod, trout, and more.
- Dumplings - Shumai, har gow, pork buns, and more.
- Rice - Jasmine, basmati, and other varieties.
- Eggs - Soft-boiled or hard-boiled.
While methods like steaming are better than boiling, the answer depends on the vegetable. As a general rule, keep cooking time, temperature and the amount of liquid to a minimum when cooking vegetables. That's why steaming is one of the best ways to maximize nutrients.
What can I add to steamed vegetables for flavor? ›
Place fresh herbs like basil or dill on top of your produce to steam (use a steamer with a deep handle to be sure vegetables are completely covered with water). Coat the vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper before steaming to lock in flavor. Mince garlic and ginger for an extra flavor kick.
What foods are suitable for high pressure steaming? ›
BEST FOODS TO PRESSURE COOK
Examples of perfect pressure cooker foods include, but are not limited to, chicken thighs, pork chops, rump roast, brown rice, bulgur, dried beans, or vegetables such as beets, carrots, potatoes, or winter squash.
What vegetables should not be steamed? ›
Veg to avoid steaming:
Any large chunks of hard veg, such as potatoes, squash or celeriac.
What vegetables can you eat steamed? ›
What vegetables should I steam?
- Peas, including frozen peas: 2-3 mins.
- Broccoli and cauliflower: 8-10 mins.
- Leafy greens like kale, collard greens, Swiss chard: 5-7 mins.
- Spinach: 3 mins.
- Asparagus: 3-5 mins.
- Green beans: 3-5 mins.
- Root vegetables like beets, carrots, turnips, potatoes: 10-15 mins.
Unlike pasta, steamed vegetables are best cooked with unsalted water. Instead, season them once they're done cooking. We love a buttery, lightly salted steamed veggie, but you can also add a handful of fresh chopped herbs or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes. How long should I steam vegetables?
How to season vegetables to taste good? ›
Season Aggressively
Spices like chile powder, curry, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper can do wonders for vegetables. And never forget the most important seasoning: salt (just remember to add a little bit at a time and keep tasting).
How do you steam vegetables perfectly? ›
How to Steam Vegetables on the Stove
- Add an inch or two of water to a saucepan.
- Insert a steamer basket, and bring the water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, place vegetables in a single layer in the steamer basket.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid, lower the temperature, and steam until the vegetables are tender.
Time Table: Vegetable Cooking Times for Pressure Cookers
| Vegetable | Approximate Cooking Time (minutes) | Pressure Level |
|---|
| Asparagus, thick, whole | 1 to 2 | High |
| Beans, green, whole (fresh or frozen) | 2 to 3 | High |
| Beets, 1/4" (5 mm) slices | 5 to 6 | High |
| Beet greens | 1 | High |
58 more rowsGet creative with your protein.
Blocks of firm, marinated tofu, whole prawns, lobster, crab, and pork or seafood meatballs are all delicious here—just be careful about steaming more than one type of protein at once, as they're likely to have different cook times.
What is the best meat to steam? ›
White meat, like chicken and turkey, and red meat, like beef and pork, are fair game. While you may not have originally considered steaming some of these meats, steam requires little oil, so your meat is healthier, and often cooks quicker than traditional methods.
What food is good on a steam table? ›
If your menu consists of soups, rice, veggies, pasta dishes, and other non-crispy options, a sealed-well steam table may be the right choice for you.
What dishes are safe for steaming? ›
If your everyday crockery is heat safe, it's fine to use for steaming and reheating leftovers. I use my everyday cereal bowls to steam single serves of oatmeal at breakfast time.
What foods are best cooked in a steam oven? ›
Use your steam oven to cook a variety of proteins such as fish, chicken and pork, vegetables and grains such as rice, pasta and quinoa. It's also great at making a large batch of hard-boiled eggs. Steam ovens are the secret to perfect cheesecake since the moisture helps prevent cracking, no steam bath necessary.
