Loading ... Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes. ]Broccoli: Broccoli florets are steamed on the stovetop about five minutes. Look for a dark color change and you will know when the broccoli is done. In the microwave, allow broccoli florets to steam three to five minutes.
Add 1/4 cup of water and cover tightly with plastic wrap, leaving a small opening for steam to vent. Microwave on high a total of 4 to 8 minutes stirring once. If preparing cut asparagus, microwave on high a total of 3 to 6 minutes, Stir once or twice, depending on how long you need to cook.