Steaming times for food will vary depending on its size and thickness, but here are some guidelines for you: Food Maximum Quantity Preparation Recommended Cooking Time (mins) New potatoes 1.6kg Wash and cut larger ones into smaller pieces 25 – 35 Beans, Green or runner 600g Trim and thinly slice 15 -25 Broccoli 800g Cut into florets 15 – 25 Cauliflower 1.5kg Cut into florets 15 – 25 Carrots 800g Thinly slice 20 – 30 Sweet potato 1.5kg Cut into 3cm cubes 20 – 30 Chicken, Boneless breast 12 (2kg) - 20 – 30 Fish, Fillets or steak 8 (1.4kg) - 20 -25 Whole fish (e.g. trout) 600g Clean, gut and scaled 20 – 30 Sweet steamed pudding (homemade) 1.2 litre (14cm diameter) pudding basin - 1 ½ - 2 hrs Top up with water after 1 hr Suet pudding (homemade) Beef or lamb 1.2 litre (14cm diameter) pudding basin - 1 ½ - 2 hrs Top up with water after 1 hr