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Place Rack in Roaster Oven, add hot water to the amount given in chart, cover, preheat to 400°F. Steam all vegetables at 400°F. To Steam: Place Rack in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Steaming will retain the delicate texture and flavor of fish and seafood. Serve hot directly from Roaster Oven. To serve cold: plunge in cold water to stop cooking, chill before serving. To Poach: Place Rack in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Poaching is a way of gently simmering foods. There is no fat added during cooking. | Type of Food | Steam Time | Water Amount | Artichoke, trimmed | 20 to 25 minutes | 1.5 cups | Asparagus, trimmed | 8 to 12 minutes | 1.5 cups | Green Beans, Whole | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Beets Whole 2 in. to 3 in. | 20 to 25 minutes | 2 cups | Broccoli, florets | 10 to 12 minutes | 1.5 cups | Cabbage (quartered or wedges) | 12 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Carrots Chunks, cleaned | 12 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Cauliflower, florets | 10 to 12 minutes | 1.5 cups | Corn on the Cob, husked | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Leeks, trimmed | 5 to 10 minutes | 2 cups | Potatoes Whole, red | 20 to 25 minutes | 2 cups | Sweet Potatoes 6 oz. ea. | 25 to 30 minutes | 2 cups | Summer Squash: Pattypan, Whole small Zucchini | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Winter Squash: Acorn or Butternut (halved or quartered) | 20 to 25 minutes | 2 cups | Fish Fillets or Steaks | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Whole Fish | 20 to 25 minutes | 2 cups | Clams in Shell | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Crabs, Claws and Legs | 20 to 25 minutes | 1.5 cups | Lobster Tails | 15 to 20 minutes | 2 cups | Shrimp, Large in Shell | 10 to 12 minutes | 1.5 cups | Fresh Sausages, 2 to 3 oz. | 15 to 20 minutes | 1.5 cups | Fresh Hot Dogs | 10 to 15 minutes | 1.5 cups | Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz. | 15 to 18 minutes | Water to cover, plus 1C |
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