Crusader + Pot Cosy + Rice

[Tank]

Hi All, Looking for some advice for rice.

Yesterday i made a pot cosy for my crusader in the hope to cook rice while burning the least amount of meths as i could (30ml - which is the max the pop can stove can take)

Pot Cosy

Extra layer to try improve heat resistance

The meths burned for over 12 mins (7 mins to boil and boiling for the remaining 5 mins) and then the crusade went into the pot cosy for 30 mins. The rice was soft, however not completely done.

Does any one have any tips on cooking with the pot cosy? is there anything i can do to improve the cosy? i was thinking about putting some duct tape on the out side of the outer cosy, will this help?

I am sure i have more questions but this will do for the moment.

Thanks
T.

 

[nigelp]

Cous cous?

 

[Tank]

ahh that's a good idea, hadn't thought about substituting the rice. that may be the easiest thing to cook. cheers

 

[Shewie]

What sort of rice did you use ? It might be worth trying it with some of the quick rice, the Uncle Bens Express ones are good but they're quite heavy. Bulgar wheat is nice if you're not tried it, it's got a really nice nutty flavour to it.

 

[lab72]

yeh the uncle bens stuff is probs the way forward

 

[Tank]

I think I used easy cook rice. will check when I get home.

 

[Tank]

I am looking for rice to carry dry. don't want pre cooked due to the weight and pack size.

 

[TinkyPete]

Hi Tank

Try this site for a few hints and tips on cosy cooking and bag cooking I find it very useful.

http://www.trailcooking.com/

this one is a pot cosy test so you can see an example of what others do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbm-Sh7UjIo
and try this one too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVlVLt2iOPc&feature=related

I also use quick cook boil in the bad rice takes about 5-10 minutes