From busy parents looking for hassle-free ways to feed the whole family to time-starved young professionals tired of eating unhealthy takeaways, Thermos® Shuttle Chef® is the perfect kitchen helper for those who’d like to rustle up healthy homecooked meals while saving time and energy.
Simply bring the ingredients to a boil and leave the thermal cooker to do the rest – it will even keep the food hot for hours without over-cooking! True to its name, the Thermos® Shuttle Chef® also boasts a wide culinary repertoire, including soups, one-pot meals, steamed rice, and even desserts and drinks.
Choosing Your Thermos® Shuttle Chef®
Whether you’re meal prepping for yourself, serving dinner to your family after work, or feeding a group of friends, find out which Thermos® Shuttle Chef® best suits your needs.
For Single Adults and Babies
Meal size: 1-2 adult servings
Recommended capacity: 1.5L or 1.8L
Recommended models: RPF-20 (portable), TCRA-1800 (portable)
Pictured: TCRA-1800 Shuttle Chef®
- Baby-friendly porridges (try: Oats Porridge)
- Nourishing Soups for 1 (try: Pumpkin Chicken Soup)
- Sweet Treats for 2 to share (try: Bean Curd and Barley Dessert)
- One-Pot meals for 1 or 2
- Braised dishes for 2
- Steamed Rice (up to 3 cups)
Find more recipe inspirations for Thermos® Shuttle Chef® here.
For Young Couples and Small Families
Meal size: 3-5 adult servings
Recommended capacity: 3.0L
Recommended models: TCRA-3000 (portable), KBG-3000, RPE-3000 (portable)
Pictured: RPE-3000 Shuttle Chef®
Ideal for:
- Steamed or boiled dishes for 3 to 4 (try: Herbal Tea Leaf Hard Boiled Eggs)
- Soups or curries for 3 to 4
- One-Pot meals for 4 to 5 (try: One Pot Colourful Vegetables Rice)
- Braised dishes for 3 to 5 (try: Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs)
- Sweet Desserts for 3 to 5 (try: Bubur Hitam Black Glutinous Rice Dessert)
- Steamed rice (up to 5 cups)
Find more recipe inspirations for Thermos® Shuttle Chef® here.
For Large Families or Get-Togethers
Meal size: 4-8 adult servings
Recommended capacity: 4.5L
Recommended models: TCRA-4500 (portable), KBG-4500, KBF-4501
Pictured: TCRA-4500 Shuttle Chef®
Ideal for:
- Steamed dishes for 4 to 5 (try: Steamed Nonya Sambal Fish)
- Soups for 4 to 5 (try: Fish Maw-Mushroom Meatball Soup)
- Curries for 4 to 5 (try: Sayur Lodeh (Curry Vegetables))
- One-pot meals for 8
- Braised dishes for 8 to 10 (try: Miso and Sake-Braised Beef Short Ribs)
- Homemade stocks (try: Vegetable Broth)
- Steamed rice (up to 8 cups)
Find more recipe inspirations for Thermos® Shuttle Chef® here.
For Big Parties or Small Families Wanting Variety
Meal size: 2 dishes for 3-5 adults or 1 dish for 12-20 adults
Recommended capacity: 6.0L
Recommended model: TCRA-6000 (portable)
Recommended accessory: KOB-6000I (6.0L inner pot)
Pictured: TCRA-6000 Shuttle Chef®
Duo 3.0L inner pots are ideal for:
- A complete meal with a braised dish and steamed rice for 3 to 5
- A healthy lunch with a one-pot dish and boiled greens for 3 to 5
- A light dinner with a steamed dish and soup for 3 to 5
6.0L inner pot is ideal for:
- Steamed dishes (try: Steamed Eggs)
- Soothing Soups for 12 to 15 (try: French Onion Soup)
- One-Pot meals for 12 (try: Bak Kut Teh)
- Braised dishes for 15 to 20 (try: Soya Sauce Chicken Drumsticks)
- Refreshing Drinks for 15 to 20
- Homemade Stocks (try: Fish Stock)
- Steamed Rice (up to 12 cups)
Find more recipe inspirations for Thermos® Shuttle Chef® here.
Caring for Your Thermos® Shuttle Chef®
What is the proper way to clean my Shuttle Chef®?
Inner pots can be washed like regular pots and pans with dish soap or in a dishwasher. Outer pots should only be cleaned with a damp cloth after each use and allow it to air-dry overnight with the lid open, to get rid of any food odours.
What should I do when my Shuttle Chef® inner pot has a rainbow-like discolouration?
Fret not, the discolouration is non-toxic and can be easily removed by soaking or rinsing the pot with white vinegar. It is a common and natural occurrence when stainless steel is exposed to high temperatures. Maintain your inner pots at its best by cooking with medium to low heat to prevent heat damages.
I need a replacement for my inner pot - where can I purchase it?
Currently only the RPC-3000 inner pot and TCRA-4500 inner pot are available for purchase. For other enquiries, please reach out to the team through our contact form.
Where can I find more recipe ideas for my Shuttle Chef®?
Explore our recipe collection here, where new dishes will be updated regularly.
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Partial guide and tips courtesy of Sheryl Ariel Boh from fb.com/musingsatweivilla and founder of ‘Cooking with Thermos’ Facebook group, with permission.
This article is updated with more information from the Thermos Singapore team.
