How do you steam broccoli in a rice cooker without a steamer basket?

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1. How do you steam broccoli in a rice cooker without a steamer basket?
2. How do you steam broccoli and carrots in a rice cooker?
3. Which is better raw or steamed broccoli?
4. Does steaming kill bacteria on vegetables?
5. Is steamed fish healthy?

How do you steam broccoli in a rice cooker without a steamer basket?

Place 1-2" of water in the bottom of a pot with a lid and heat over high heat until boiling. Add broccoli and place lid on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Carefully and quickly place broccoli in a colander (strainer) and run cold water over broccoli.

How do you steam broccoli and carrots in a rice cooker?

1. Rinse broccoli under running water.
2. Cut broccoli into florets. Then cut each floret into slices.
3. Add ⅓ cup of water into the rice cooker.
4. Add sliced broccoli onto a steaming rack. Insert the steaming rack, and close the lid tight. ...
5. After its done steaming, turn the rice cooker off, and unplug it.

Which is better raw or steamed broccoli?

Actually, raw broccoli is not necessarily more healthful than cooked. Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and great food to include in your diet either raw or lightly cooked. These vegetables provide many nutrients but their unique contribution is a group of compounds called glucosinolates.

Does steaming kill bacteria on vegetables?

The only way for consumers to be sure their produce is free from bacteria is to cook it thoroughly. Sadly, a quick toss in the skillet or a light steaming isn't enough to kill E. coli and other bacteria. Instead, you'll have to make sure your produce reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Is steamed fish healthy?

Poaching and steaming are cooking methods that use water or other liquids during the cooking process. ... However, both steaming and poaching are considered healthy, since their lower temperatures and lack of cooking fat help preserve the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in fish better than other cooking methods ( 45 ).