Loading ... Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes. ]Broccoli: Broccoli florets are steamed on the stovetop about five minutes. Look for a dark color change and you will know when the broccoli is done. In the microwave, allow broccoli florets to steam three to five minutes.
Cook covered for around five to eight minutes over medium heat. STEAMING CUT ASPARAGUS: Cut asparagus into two-inch pieces. Place them in a steamer basket that has to be placed in a saucepan with about two inches of boiling water. Cover and cook for three to eight minutes over medium-low heat.