Ladyfingers are made from a sponge cake batter where the egg yolks and sugar are beaten together until very thick and then flour and beaten beaten egg whites are folded in. Their unique finger shape is the result of piping the batter onto the baking sheet.
How Long to Steam Vegetables. Asparagus: On the stovetop, asparagus are steamed approximately four minutes for thin spears. Add an extra minute or two for thicker spears. For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes.or microwave steaming, cook cauliflower for three to four minutes. Green Beans: Steam green beans on the stovetop for about five minutes. In the microwave, steam green beans for three to four minutes. Peas: Peas steamed on the stovetop take about three minutes. In the microwave, steam peas for one to two minutes.
Steam artichokes in a large pot for 30-40 minutes (depending on size) until the outer leaves can easily be pulled off. Many cooks add a garlic clove, bay leaf, salt or lemon slices to the water. Artichoke leaves are delicious dipped in garlic butter and other sauces.