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9. STEAMING CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME
Asparagus Approx. 450g Trimmed 10 – 12 minutes
Broccoli
1 Large Head (approx.
450g)
2-inch Florets 10 – 12 minutes
Baby Carrots Approx. 450g Whole 18 – 20 minutes
Cauli ower
1 Medium Head
(approx. 500g)
2-inch Florets 15 minutes
Sweet Corn on the
Cob
4 Ears Husked 15 – 18 minutes
Green Beans Approx. 450g Trimmed 15 – 17 minutes
Peas Approx. 450g Trimmed / Shelled 10 – 11 minutes
New Potatoes Approx. 450g Whole 25 – 30 minutes
Potatoes Approx. 450g Slices or 2cm Pieces 20 minutes
Sweet Potatoes Approx. 450g Slices or 2cm Pieces 14 – 15 minutes
Butternut Squash Approx. 450g Cubed 20 minutes
Squash / Courgette Approx. 450g 10cm Slices 12 – 14 minutes
Chicken
Approx. 450g (about
2 large boneless
breasts)
Whole 20 – 25 minutes
Prawns* Approx. 450g (Large) Peeled & deveined 8 – 10 minutes
(Salmon, Sword sh,
etc)
Approx. 450g Cut into portion sizes
Thin Fillet: 8 – 10
minutes
Thick Fillet: 15 – 20
minutes
Hard Boiled Eggs 12 Eggs - 15 - 20 minutes
* 700ml of water should be used here
NOTE: When steaming seafood, use the MEDIUM heat setting. All other steaming can be done
on HIGH, as per the above Guidelines Table.
NOTE: Cooking Time includes the heat up time, of 6 minutes. All foods should be placed on the
steaming tray before turning on.