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.
1 Place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water in a saucepan, and place a steamer basket in the pan. 2  Heat the water to a boil. 3  Break the asparagus into lengths that easily fit in the steamer. 4  Place the asparagus into the basket, cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, until they're bright green and still crisp. Place a few inches of water and 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. 2  Bring the water to a full boil. 3  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 4  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes.