Duration in
minutes
Firm potatoes, peeled
whole
halved
quartered
20–25
15–20
10–15
Fairly firm potatoes, peeled
whole
halved
quartered
23–28
18–23
14–18
Soft potatoes, peeled
whole
halved
quartered
25–30
20–25
15–20
Kohlrabi, cut into batons 6–7
Pumpkin, diced 4–8
Corn on the cob 10–15
Silverbeet, chopped 2–3
Capsicum, diced/cut into strips 2
New potatoes, firm 20–25
Leek, chopped 2–4
Leek, stalks halved 4–6
Romanesco, whole 22–25
Romanesco, florets 5–7
Brussels sprouts 10–12
Beetroot, whole 50–60
Red cabbage, chopped 15–20
Black salsify, whole 9–10
Celeriac, cut into batons 6–7
Steam cooking
32