Steamed Oriental Vegetables Recipes

STEAMED ORIENTAL VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Wash all vegetables. Slice or chop as noted on ingredient list. Slice onions into rings.
• Fill saucepan 1/2 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Seasoning Mix, Original Blend, to water.
• Add vegetables to steamer insert in same order as shown on ingredients list (not all vegetables cook at the same rate. When steaming, slower cooking vegetable always go in the bottom of the steamer insert).
• Moisten veggies by pouring one cup of water over them, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Seasoning Mix, Original Blend, and 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Seasoning Mix, Extra Spicy.
• Bring water to a boil on High, then reduce heat to Medium High. Steam for about 20 minutes. Veggies are done when fork-tender.

STEAMED ASIAN GREENS WITH HONEY SOY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Pour about 1-inch of water into a wok and bring it to a boil over high heat. Put the greens into a bamboo steamer and cover. Put the steamer into the wok and steam the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are just tender. Meanwhile make the dressing by combining the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a small bowl. Put the cooked greens onto a serving platter, drizzle the dressing over them, and toss well to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

INSTANT POT® STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Soak the steamer basket in water for 30 minutes.
• Wash cauliflower and broccoli florets. Peel and wash the carrot. Cut carrot in half and cut each half into 4 sticks, for 8 sticks total. Trim green beans.
• Remove steamer baskets from the water. Place one cabbage leaf on the bottom of one basket. Put the cauliflower florets, stem side down, on top of the leaf in a single layer. Add 8 green beans and 4 carrot sticks between the cauliflower florets. Place the second basket on top. Line the top basket with the remaining cabbage leaf. Put the broccoli florets, stem side down, on top of the leaf in a single layer. Add 8 green beans and 4 carrot sticks between the broccoli florets.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the bottom of an 6-quarter electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add the basket and cover with the lid. Close and lock the cooker lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Turn off the cooker when the timer rings. Wait for 3 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set the baskets onto plates to serve the vegetables in the baskets for a decorative touch. Use chopsticks to serve.

CHINESE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Slice and mix vegetable combo.Stirfry vegetables for 2 minutes in oil.
• Add soy sauce,sugar and fry 1 minute.
• Add chicken broth,cover and steam for 8 minutes.

ASIAN GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk the oil and oyster sauce with 1 tbsp water in a saucepan. Cook for 2-3 mins until glossy, then set aside.
• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the greens, turn down the heat and cook for 2 mins, or until just wilted, then drain.
• To serve: cut any large bulbs in half and put on a plate. Drizzle the sauce over and serve immediately.

GINGER-SESAME STEAMED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients., In a stockpot, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place green beans, broccoli and carrots in insert. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add ginger mixture; toss to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and julienned ginger.

STEAMED CHINESE VEGETABLES WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place eggplant, bell pepper, carrot, bok choy and onion in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5 to 8 minutes, adding pea pods for the last minute of steaming, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Beat soy sauce, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, gingerroot and garlic in large bowl with wire whisk until blended. Add vegetables; toss. Serve over rice.

SESAME STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the broccoli, carrot, celery, water chestnuts, water and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.