When you first begin in the world of waterless cooking, it can be a bit confusing wondering just how long to cook everything. The last thing you want to do is continually waste food by cooking it too long or not cooking it enough. The beauty of waterless cooking is that this is nearly impossible. You have a steam valve on almost every pot that tells you when to turn the heat down and you can then wait for the steam to do the rest. It is possible to slightly over cook your food because you are resisting the urge to open the pot during this stage of the cooking process but this will not happen every time, you will catch on!
Check on some of the average cook times for waterless cooking to help you get started:
? Asparagus 12-15minutes
? Green Beans 10-35minutes (this varies on amount being cooked)
? Beets (whole) 35-40 minutes
? Broccoli 20-30minutes
? Brussels Sprouts 10-20minutes
? Shredded Cabbage 10-15minutes
? Whole Cauliflower 20-30minutes
? Carrots (cut 1/2inch) 15-20minutes
? Cut Corn 10-12minutes
? Corn on the Cob 15-25minutes
? Eggplant 5-8 minutes
? Lima Beans 25-35minutes
? Mushrooms 4-5 minutes
? Okra 15-20 minutes
? Peas 10-15minutes
? Quartered Potatoes 20-25minutes
? Whole Potatoes 35-40minutes
? Spinach 15-20minutes
? Squash, summer 15-20minutes
? Squash, winter 25-30 minutes
? Sweet Potatoes 30-35 minutes
? Turnips 20-25minutes
This is just a general guide to help you get started cooking some of the most popular vegetables in your new waterless cookware. Just as with conventional cooking methods these times may vary not only due to the type of stove you are using but due to the amount and size of foods you are cooking. For example, the time to cook carrots may be lessened if you cut them smaller and thinner than what is listed above. This is how foods can be overcooked or even burned if you are not paying attention to the size and amount of food being cooked compared to suggested cook times.
You?ll get the best results when your pan is filled at least two-thirds full. Remember to always use the cover that is designed to fit a particular pan. When cooking vegetables, use little or no water. Some starchy vegetables require a tablespoon or so of water or they will burn.
This is a quick guide only to give you an idea as to how long it could or should take to cook any given vegetable. For many people who cook on a regular basis this is all they need to jump right into the waterless cooking mode but for others it is not quite enough. Trial and error is all that can be done in the beginning but it will not take long to get onto how long it takes for each given meal you like to cook. Write down this list as suggested cooking times to help get you started. This way you will always have a vague idea as to how long your veggies should be cooking without worrying about over or under cooking them. Get started with waterless cooking today!
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