Sometimes when food choices are limited in a city that you are visiting, it’s always good to come up with a backup plan, like cooking your own meal. Many young parents also prefer to prepare their own food or puree for their young ones, even when they are on-the-go.

It may sound difficult when you don’t have pots and pans at hand, but with a Thermos® Food Jar and Tumbler - you will just require hot water, or in the case of a Shuttle Chef® - you simply need a stove, plus some ingredients, and the rest can be easily done in your hotel room or apartment.

Get a Thermos® Product to cook your food

Think creatively when using a Thermos® Shuttle Chef®, Food Jar or Tumbler – besides having them to keep your food or drinks hot/cold, make use of the vacuum insulation technology to help you cook a simple yet satisfying meal. Check out the following recipes to get started.

1. Smoked Salmon Egg Drop Rice Vermicelli

With just hot boiling water and the vacuum insulation technology in a Thermos® Food Jar,  you can easily cook this Smoked Salmon Egg Drop Rice Vermicelli, which is also a healthy option.

Find the recipe here.

2. Oats Porridge

Prepare this overnight in a Thermos® Food Jar and enjoy a bowl of nutritious oats porridge with your choice of nuts and dried fruits. This breakfast recipe is great for campers and backpackers who are looking for a quick breakfast fix out in the wild.

Find the recipe here.

3. Minced Pork & Corn Porridge

There are not many places that offer porridge, unless you are visiting Hong Kong or China, which is why this recipe is a must-have if you are on a long holiday and crave for rice-based meals. Note that with this recipe you will need a little extra time to soak the rice before cooking it.

Find the recipe here.

4. Carrots, Mushroom & Meat Porridge

Here’s another variation of the fool-proof recipe of cooking porridge using a Food Jar. In this recipe, simply switch out the corn and minced pork with carrots and mushrooms. You can try using dried mushrooms for the extra chewiness and flavour.

Read the full recipe here.

5. Winter Melon Pork Balls Soup

Unless you are in Chinatown, it may be difficult to find Chinese soups. If you are staying in an apartment with a kitchenette, it is more convenient to make your own meals at any time of the day. That is why we recommend the Winter Melon Pork Balls Soup – something closer to home. The TCRA-1800 Shuttle Chef® is both convenient and portable, great for bringing overseas for some easy cooking!

Find the recipe here.

6. Carrot, Lotus Root & Pork Ribs Soup

Want some home-cooked soup while travelling light? Try this recipe of Carrot, Lotus Root and Pork Ribs soup that requires just a Food Jar, 10-minute preparatory work. Soak the ingredients in the Food Jar then head out for a 2-hour walk around the city, and you’ll have a bowl of hot soup waiting for you.

7. Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Lemon Tea

Often, one may forget to hydrate when travelling overseas, especially when overwhelmed by all the planning and sightseeing. Keep a handy tumbler of Luo Han Guo Lemon Tea when visiting places during autumn or winter. This drink can help to nourish the lungs and soothe the throat.

Find the recipe here.