Definition of 'patronizing'. patronizing (pÃ¦trÉnaÉªzÉªÅ , US peÉªt- ) If someone is patronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you. The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing . ...his patronising attitude to the homeless.
2 Bring steamer water to a boil: Place 3/4 to 1 inch of water in a saucepan with a steamer and bring to a boil. 3 Add broccoli, steam 5 to 6 min: Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is done when you can pierce it with a fork. As soon as it is pierce-able, remove from heat, place in serving dish.
The florets of broccoli should not take as long as carrots, as long as enough of the stems are cut off. On a stove, the florets should be steamed for just five minutes, you will know they are done when the florets becomedarker. In the microwave, the florets will need just three to five minutes.