The water doesn't even need to be that hot. Hot water that registers at 130 degrees will kill bacteria that can help with the spread of germs. However, this kind of temperature for hot water is generally run through the dishwasher.While you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk.This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.Just remember that any water temperatures over 120 degrees can hurt someone.hile you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk. This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.
Directions. 1  Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes. 2  Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Asparagus is usually steamed as whole stalks, but it can be steamed cut into bite-size pieces, if you like. Whether you steam it whole or chopped, place asparagus in a steamer rack and set over boiling water. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus stalks.icrowaving asparagus cooks it in a way similar to steaming. To Microwave asparagus: Set asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave on high until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand, still covered, another 3 minutes or so. Pan Roasted Asparagus.