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.
Cook the okra for 1 or 2 minutes before adding chopped, tender vegetables such as tomatoes and a small amount of water â approximately 1/2 cup for each pound of okra. Continue cooking the mixture for another 5 minutes, until the okra is tender. To steam okra, you need a pot, small amount of water and a steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil, place cleaned and trimmed okra in the steamer basket and cover the pot. Let the okra steam for approximately 5 to 6 minutes. To boil okra, fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon of fresh citrus juice to the water to help minimize sliminess. Bring the water to a boil, add the okra and boil it for 5 minutes until the pods are tender.