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The thermal cooker
the coolest energy saving pot
Homemade Chinese Soups Homepage / Thermal cooker
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I like using the slow cooker to make chinese soups, but it can be quite energy consuming because the slow cooker is turned on for at least 2 to 4 hours or even longer during cooking time.
If you are environmentally conscious, you might feel uncomfortable using a slow cooker. Energy costs may also be a concern especially with fuel prices on the rise.
No worries, a greener alternative is available.
The Japanese was the first to invent the thermal cooker which uses trapped heat to cook food. It has three major components:
- an inner pot
- an outer container with insulation, and
- an air-tight cover
The inner pot is usually made of stainless steel. Soup ingredients and water are brought to a boil in the inner pot over the stove.
It is then placed into the insulated outer container. The outer container is sealed with the air-tight cover.
Since the outer pot is sealed and there is insulation all around, the heat in the inner pot has nowhere to go. It can "concentrate" on cooking the soup. Given sufficient time, the trapped heat will cook the soup and ingredients.
This is a very energy-efficient way to cook. The food also does not get burnt since the heat isn't high enough to burn.
The thermal cooker is very versatile. Besides soups, it has been used to cook many different food. I find it an ideal "green" soup making pot. The only problem is it is time-consuming. If you like your food fast, this is not the pot for you.
Last but not least, it is a great food warmer and portable food container. Because of the air-tight cover, it is spill-proof and leak-proof. Ideal for packing food for picnics or pot lucks.
Thermal Cooking Pot Tips
Take note of the following to maximize success with your thermal cooking:
- The length of time needed. It takes considerable time for the pot to do its cooking work. Plan about 3 to 6 hours for the soups to be ready.
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- Minimum evaporation. Since the heat is trapped, so is the liquid. There is no evaporation, no reduction of liquid. Prepare just enough water for the soups.
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- Do not cook chinese soups with chinese herbs as ingredients in thermal cooking pots. The inner pot is made of steel or stainless steel, and certain chinese herbs may react with the metal. Not all chinese herbs have this reaction but it is better to avoid it especially if you like using pre-packed chinese herbal soup packs containing several different types of chinese herbs in varying quantities.
Soup recipes using the thermal cooking pot
Corn soup with pork ribs
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