how do I steam asparagus in it?
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If I can cook with this, anyone can, because I am an awful cook!! Nevertheless, I got this because I thought it would help me eat more veggies as I'm a bad veggie eater. You fill the reservoir with water, place the veggie holder right on top of the reservoir, plop in the veggies (including asparagus) and set the timer for about 12 minutes or so. I sprinkle on some Goya seasoning for flavor but you can do whatever you want. This is a great little steamer and I highly recommend it.
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You can steam anything in it, but it takes too much time to set up, steam, and clean. I gave it away.
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I put it into my medela microwave steam bags. you can boil them as well. hope this helps!
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Hi Jimmie,I haven't tried doing this, but my guess is the heat mat would put out too much heat and the plants may resume growth. You could try one of two things. 1) If you insisted on using the seedling mat, you could purchase the thermostat that is compatible with it and try to control the temperature that way. 2) You could dig a hole in the ground, but down some straw then the asparagus crowns and then more straw and finally cover just the surface with soil. The depth of the hole would have to be below your frost line.
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This is a steam canner not a pressure canner. Green beans have to be processed with a pressure canner. This steam canner is used for fruits mostly.
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I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to... » Read More I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. « Show Less
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yes you can there are even recipes in the booklet! You can also steam vegetables in it is a steamer basket. I love mine.
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I guess you can steam in the pressure cooker but timing will be VERY tricky in my opinion. Use a covered Corningware in your microwave preferably.
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1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Fill it to the top and turn on the steamer. Let it run completely through. It worked for me once, since then not much luck. I had to throw it out.
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Place cut up vegetables in steamer basket and place over a saucepan of boiling water. Cover tightly and let vegetables cook until fork tender. The time this will take depends on the size of the vegetable pieces and how many vegetables are in the steamer. Usually takes no longer than 10 minutes for average amount. When finished, drain and serve with a flavored vinegar or your favorite dressing.
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There are 2. I love mine. If you steam something like Chinese buns use parchment paper to prevent sticking and cut slits in it w/a sharp knife. It won't matter if you steam veggies.
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I have one of these steamers and it is awesome. I do not have a manual but I would think you can find one online doing a google search? It is a relatively simple steamer though so I am not really sure you would need one. I steam all kinds of vegetables in mine and the time varies depending on the vegetable and the amount in the steamer as well as the microwave power. I would recommend experimenting with the amount of time needed for various items and then record or make a mental note for future reference. I can tell you that a pound of Asparagus takes 8 min. in an 1100 watt microwave. I microwave a large stalk of Broccoli for 12 minutes and let it stand in the steam another 15 minutes before serving and it is perfect. Baby Carrots take about 9 minutes , peas and sugar snap peas take about 8 or 9 minutes. Letting what ever you steam stand about 15 minutes to complete the cooking process is important. Good Luck and hope this helps.
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Veggies mainly, so they don't get waterlogged with steaming. I steam fish sometimes and set the plate right inside the steamer. Gyoza and Shumai dumplings do well for a super quick side or lunch. Steaming seems easier to control. Also steaming takes less time to get to cooking temperature than boiling a pot of water. Another method I use is to par cook something like chicken with uneven pieces that might burn on the grill, to give it a head start before grilling.
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If you were going to buy this pot for the insert, why wouldn't you use the set? You can use the Cuisinart for something else. I often have two veggie steamers going at once. I use an old unstable, collapsable steamer insert in one of my other pots and put asparagus spears into that one.No problem with large spears, if it is a bit tippy upon taking it out. My Oggi steamer holds the carrot coins or cauliflower florets. It is a very nice pot.
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I use a wooden or plastic spoon (large) and dip the veggies out. Or you can use pot holders and lift the pot out of the pressure cooker and tip it over while emptying the veggies.
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While I have not used it for this purpose a rice steamer came inside the unit. The instruction manual also talked about steaming vegetables in this unit.
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Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam.
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Steam water and clean with a cloth while still hot. Old restaurant trick...