Heat
How to steam vegetables
Cook food above simmering water in a covered pot, so it cooks gently and keeps its color.
Step by step
- Put an inch of water in a pot and set a steamer basket over it; the water shouldn't touch the food.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the food in an even layer and cover.
- Keep the water simmering; add more if it runs low.
How you know it's done
The food is tender when pierced and still bright.
Common mistakes
- Letting the pot boil dry.
- Opening the lid often, which lets the heat escape.
Simmerbee recipes that use it (1)
In those recipes the word is underlined in the steps; tap it for the short version. In hands-free cook mode, ask “How do I steam?”