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.
Steaming Broccoli on the Stove. 1  1. Fill a pot with about an inch of water. You will be using this pot to steam the broccoli, so make sure that it is large enough to hold the broccoli and the steamer pot. 2  2. Place a steamer basket inside the pot. The bottom of the basket should not be touching the water. 3  3. Bring the water to a simmer.