How to Steam Vegetables

1. Steaming ______________________ vegetables.

• a)  adds flavor to
• b)  does not add flavor to
• c)  takes away flavor from

2. To prepare vegetables for steaming, it is important to __________________________________ for fast and even cooking.

• a)  peel the vegetables
• b)  poke holes into the vegetables
• c)  cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces

3. For the best flavor, vegetables should be marinated prior to steaming.

• a)  True
• b)  False

4. Vegetables are best steamed:

• a)  slowly over very gentle steam.
• b)  quickly over vigorous steam.

5. Younger vegetables will ___________________ than older ones.

• a)  cook more quickly
• b)  take longer to cook

6. During steaming, ___________-colored vegetables can be prone to losing their natural pigment.

• a)  orange
• b)  green
• c)  red
• d)  white

7. Of the videos below, which vegetables are steamed to the just-tender state?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  
• c) 
  

8. The best way to test steamed vegetables for doneness is to taste them.

• a)  True
• b)  False

9. Steamed vegetables can be finished:

• a)  with salt, pepper and a knob of butter or drizzle of olive oil.
• b)  by tossing them in a vinaigrette.
• c)  with decadent butter sauces.
• d)  all of the above.

10. If steaming vegetables for later use, it is best to:

• a)  cook them through.
• b)  par-cook them.