Have you ever wondered what you can cook in a thermal cooker? Here are 10 thermal cooker recipes that I’ve handpicked for you. Reduce your carbon footprint and cook in a more environmentally friendly way at the same time.
1. Thermal Cooker Chicken Congee| Souper Diaries
For many Chinese, congee or porridge is the ultimate comfort food. Traditionally, it takes about 1 hour or more to cook congee as you need to stir every now and then until the grains break down to your desired consistency. For this Chinese congee recipe, I only had to cook it on the stove for about 25 minutes.No more constant stirring once it goes into the thermal cooker. The thermal cooker helps the porridge to achieve a smoother texture. I usually make this in the morning and by lunch time, it will be ready. So convenient and less hassle!
2. Thermal Cooker 4 Ingredients Chinese Chicken Stock | Souper Diaries
I don’t normally make chicken stock with a thermal cooker. One day, I decided to experiment and I was really pleased that it could also make a stock with a much shorter cooking time on a stove-top. Save time and energy? Yes, please!
Love pulled pork? This thermal cooker version looks so yummy. Tender, juicy and savory meat which took just 30 minutes of stove-top cooking before it was left to thermal cook overnight. It’s perfect with buns and coleslaws or plain white rice.
4. Thermal Cooker Corn Soup| Souper Diaries
If you often cook soups, you’ll love using a thermal cooker. It is a wonderful tool for making soup. Enjoy hot and tasty soups without worrying about racking up hefty electricity bills or overcooking your soup. Chinese soup is not just a delicious complement to a meal but it also promotes good health and sometimes acts as a tonic for various ailments. Try this fresh and light tasting thermal cooker corn soup recipe using simple ingredients.
5. Thermal Cooker Chicken Stew|Souper Diaries
We often hear and read that a thermal cooker performs best when the inner pot is filled or almost full. Yes, this is true as there would be less air space for heat to escape. So I was pleasantly surprised that it could also cook a stew successfully even though I only half filled my Tiger Thermal Cooker 5.2L. Check out the recipe here.
6. Thermal Cooker Chicken Curry|Souper Diaries
Soft, tender chicken and potatoes in a bed of addictive curry! Did you know that making curries (the wet ones) in a thermal cooker is such a breeze? This must be the fastest curry that I’ve ever cooked. Cooking time on the stove-top was less than 15 minutes before I popped the inner pot into the cooker. We had a lovely lunch (which continued over to dinner) with this yummy Chinese-style curry chicken.
I’m just amazed that baked chicken can be prepared in a thermal cooker with the help of a… cereal bag! How’s that for creativity and taking recycling to a whole new level. Julene, the author of the blog wrote, “For every meal that I prepare I think of how it could be made without electricity.” I love this! The Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker is one of her go-to powerless emergency cookers. Check out her blog to see how it’s done.
Whether you’re going for a picnic, potluck, camping or even if you’re living on a boat, a thermal cooker is a very useful cooking tool as it is a much more energy efficient way to cook and is highly portable.Shirley from Luxury Haven uses a Thermos Shuttle Chef to cook this delicious looking shellfish soup. I would like a bowl of that!
9. Thermal Cooker Yogurt|Souper Diaries
Did you know it’s so easy and more economical to make your own yogurt at home? All you need is some yogurt starter and milk. A thermal cooker is a great tool to incubate yogurt and nurture good bacteria to grow and do its thing. I’ve used my thermal cooker to make yogurt on many occasions and it comes out perfect and delicious every time.
10. Thermal Cooker Red Dates Tea|Souper Diaries
Ever since I got my thermal cooker, this is my go-to cooking appliance to make red dates tea. It’s so nice to come home to a hot tea after a long day. My family loves this red dates tea as it is fragrant and has a smokey sweetness.
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The smallest is the Thermos 1.5 L
While the larger Thermal Cookers can retain a temperature of about 160 degrees F even after 8 hours, the food inside the 1.5 L pot can retain a temperature of about 160 degrees Fahrenheit even after 4 hours.
Can you cook pasta in a thermal cooker? ›
Seal the cooker and let the noodles cook for the amount of time the package directions specifies. So, for my whole wheat spaghetti noodles, I let them cook for 14 total minutes, including the time they were boiling on the stove and the time they were sealed in the thermal cooker. The package said “Boil 12 minutes.”
Are thermal cookers worth it? ›
A thermal cooker also will probably keep your food more moist and is a better choice for more quality cuts of meats than the bludgeoning heat of a pressure cooker. Another cooking method that is similar to, but not to be confused with, thermal cooking is slow cooking.
Can you cook rice in thermal cooker? ›
The idea of cooking rice in your Thermo cooker is to steam it rather than sit it in water. No matter which cooker you use, you want the water in the bowl to be filled until it just reaches the basket the rice is sitting in.
Why use a thermal cooker? ›
Energy Saving: After the food has been boiled for a short time, the cooker needs no external energy while thermal cooking. Food stays warm automatically after it's ready. Convenience: The thermal cooking process requires no further supervision or monitoring. Food can be cooked while you are travelling.
Is a thermal cooker safe for food? ›
Plan ahead: Thermal cooking requires longer cooking times than conventional cooking methods. Plan accordingly to ensure your food both (1) stays well above 140 °F to avoid foodborne illnesses and (2) cooks thoroughly to safe internal temperatures.
What is a thermal rice cooker used for? ›
China pot, also known as a thermal rice cooker, is a traditional kitchen utensil widely used in Chinese cuisine. It is renowned for its ability to cook rice evenly and retain heat for extended periods, ensuring that the rice remains warm and fluffy.
Is a thermal cooker a slow cooker? ›
Thermal cookers work in a similar way to a crockpot or slow cooker—both cooking methods cook low and slow, conserve energy, and reduce the need for constant supervision. You can think of a thermal cooker as a non-electric crockpot.
When using ice, these bags can stay cool for up to 12 hours, keeping the foods cold and fresh. Companies design thermal bags to store perishable goods like meat and sandwiches. Individuals can also store drinks in these bags. To keep the thermal bag cold, you need to pack the bag with plenty of reusable ice packs.
Can I leave cooked food in pressure cooker overnight? ›
1. Avoid leaving food inside the cooker overnight. This is not only bad for the food which may form bacteria (especially in warm Indian climate) but not good for the cooker either. The food will discolour the cooker and make it that much harder to clean.
How do you cook spaghetti in a thermos? ›
Measure out your pasta. When your measured liquid is about ready to boil, pour out the water from the thermos. Dump the pasta into the thermos. Pour the boiling water into the thermos until it is an inch or so from the top, add a pinch of salt, close it up, give in a few shakes, and lay it down on the counter.
Can you put spaghetti in a thermos? ›
(Yes, that's right. You can put more than just drinks in those things.) I often rely on two categories of thermos-friendly dishes — pasta and soup — to get the job done.
Can you cook beans in a thermal cooker? ›
You can cook just about anything in a thermal cooker, but it's best to start with something easy like rice or beans.
What do chefs use Thermomix for? ›
For professional kitchens, Thermomix has become the tool of choice for blending, purées, hot and cold sauces, ice-cream mixes, crème pât, and much more. Thermomix purées are so fine that you can reduce or eliminate passing/sieving.
Can you cook anything in a pressure cooker? ›
It also allows you to buy less-expensive cuts of meat (the tough stuff) and tenderize it quickly. Just about anything! I use mine a lot for meats, potatoes, and stews. You can also cook desserts and sweets, like sweetened condensed milk, flan, and cheesecake.
