Steaming

[country_boy]

When steaming food using two separate compartments on top of eachother, which one will cook the fastest? Also if cooking fish in one and potatoes/veg in the other, which is the best way round?

[rockyracoon]

I always find that the bottom tier would steam the fastest, so thats where I put carrots and other hard veg. On the top tier I would put broccoli, green beans, greens, pak choi etc. If I was doing fish and veg, I would put spuds in bottom and fish on top with the veg. Some veg may not need as long as the fish though. This is all on the basis of a hob steamer not an electric one. If nickmo signs in tonight he will probably be able to advise you properly.

[janetsflower]

stuff on the lower compartment would cook faster so put your potatoes, carrots and harder veg down there with your softer/leafier stuff up top. Def put your fish on the top unless you want you veg fish flavoured too!!

[SHALOM]

stem potatoes and veg in the bottom as they take longer, but don't cook broad beans in any of the trays as this will turn the pototoes a horrible colour, they will need to be cooked separate.

[country_boy]

Thanks all, I thought the lower would be hotter, honest!!

[shazzzz]

you put the heavy things in bottom because they need more steam and fish and lighter things on top i allways like to be steaming when im cooking cos even if it turns out a mess it looks alright