Mine's just broken
2007-07-16 23:48:54 · 21 answers · asked by karenjet 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
pop veg in a dish with 4 desert spoons of water, cover and put in microwave for 3-5 mins
2007-07-16 23:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by madge 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest you buy a new one , they are very inexpensive now . I didn't realise how good vegetables could taste before I got mine
As a stand by you could use a metal strainer sat inside a pot of boiling water , but really to get the best effect a new steamer is best solution.
2007-07-17 00:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Put a pan of water on to boil, when it comes to the boil, place veg in a colander & put the colander on the pan, cover either with a lid or tin foil. Turn down to simmer & your veg will soon be steamed to perfection. You may need to tilt the lid if their isn't a small hole in it to let excess steam escape. If you use tin foil pierce a hole in it for the same reason.
2007-07-17 00:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by s_tilly2002 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a metal colander, you can place the veggies in it. Place the colander in a pot with a small amount of water, cover with a lid and allow them to steam for about 10-15 minutes or to your desired texture.
2007-07-16 23:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Eyed Angel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
place in colander or metal sieve place in pan with small amount of water, cover with loose fitting lid, then get water upto a gentle boil. It may take a little longer than your steamer butit will work.
The microwave method is dumb, don't do it as you'll just microwave the veg, not steam them!
You can get a new steamer pretty cheap on amazon -£14.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000C6XP6/?tag=yah.007-21
2007-07-17 00:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by The Book Garden 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
just about an inch of water in a stock pot... plop your veggies in it and cover with a lid. heat to low/med and simmer. that will cause steam to cook your veggies. check after 10-15 for doneness.
i don't own a steam so this is how i do all mine.
2007-07-17 01:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALLO!ALLO! I am the amazing celebrity chef of our local cabbage patch in the village! Allow me madam to demonstrate! Method, Take a medium size plastic dish and put 2 desertspoons of water,and the prepared vegetables,and place it into a clear plastic bag,and cook in a microwave oven,set on medium and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes!
2007-07-17 00:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by JOKERSWILD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your vegetables in a saucepan and place the lid on it. the lid keeps in the steam - you need to leave a gap if the lid doesn't have a hole to let some steam escape.
2007-07-17 04:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Stacey-Marie J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy just pop your veg's in tinfoil or equivalent products a few drops of water and seasoning, seal the edges by folding over tightly, then pop in a moderate to hot oven for fifteen to twenty mins.
on a plate.
2007-07-17 00:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by davidos 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
find a wire rack that fits inside a pot. Support the rack on something (large marbles would work)
Just look around for something that will hold the veggies above the water. Don't make life harder than it has to be.
2007-07-16 23:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋