How to Steam Vegetables On The Stove
4 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ยฝ lb Mixed vegetables ((500g-1kg) Carrots, kale, broccoli, cauliflower etc...)
Method
- Place the vegetables of your choice in a colander.
- Rinse the vegetables in cold water (scrubbing any tough vegetables like potatoes) several times.
- Once rinsed and drained, blot them dry with kitchen towel.
- Cut, peel and trim the vegetables (if required), you will want them to be all the same/near to the same size. If you are using pre-cut vegetables like I am then simply skip this step.
- Start by adding just enough water to fill 1/4 of the saucepan.
- Directly place the steamer basket inside the saucepan so it completely spreads itself out.
- Bring the water to the boil with the lid on so the internal temperature builds.
- Once boiling point has reached add the vegetables to the steamer basket (use tongs if required
- Place the lid on to cover the saucepan.
- Steam the vegetables until they are soft (use a fork to determine their readiness).
- Once the vegetables have been steamed, transfer them to a dish, season if you want to and serve.