Ladyfingers are made from a sponge cake batter where the egg yolks and sugar are beaten together until very thick and then flour and beaten beaten egg whites are folded in. Their unique finger shape is the result of piping the batter onto the baking sheet.
How Long to Steam Vegetables. Asparagus: On the stovetop, asparagus are steamed approximately four minutes for thin spears. Add an extra minute or two for thicker spears. For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes.or microwave steaming, cook cauliflower for three to four minutes. Green Beans: Steam green beans on the stovetop for about five minutes. In the microwave, steam green beans for three to four minutes. Peas: Peas steamed on the stovetop take about three minutes. In the microwave, steam peas for one to two minutes.
How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave: (This works well with: carrots, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, peas, bell peppers) 1. Wash and dry your vegetable and cut it into equal size pieces. 2. Place them in one layer in a microwave safe glass bowl or a dish with sides. 3. Add just enough water to the bowl that it comes 1/8 up the side of the vegetable piece. 4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a microwave safe cover, and microwave for 2 minutes. Test the vegetable for softness, and rotate or flip it if necessary. Cook again for four minutes.