For some people, bringing a coal stove or grill to outdoor activities might be the first idea that comes to mind. Many people do it, and perhaps your parents taught you that a coal stove is the best stove. But is it an excellent idea to do so?
A study done by Hosgood H. D. 3rd et al., published in 2008, shows that using a smoky coal stove is associated with a higher risk of lung cancer than using a portable gas stove. This particular study also shows the usage of a portable gas stove is highlighted as a cost-effective alternative that could substantially benefit the health of citizens in developing countries.
A coal stove also produces more smoke than a portable gas stove, which releases more carbon emissions. Most countries have encouraged their citizens to reduce their carbon footprint, slow down, and reduce the effect of global warming.
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Aside from the health risks and environmental concerns, bringing a coal stove to your activity is also more troublesome. You will need to prepare the stove and utensils and the coal itself. The volume of the coal would need to be managed so it doesn't take up too much space.
Furthermore, you will need to ignite the coal, which isn't a pretty simple task that anyone could do. It might be easy to light the coal up in dry and hot weather, but cold weather with snow, rain, or mist will surely hinder your cooking fire attempt.
Why not save yourself time and effort, then bring along a portable stove? It would take only a moment to ignite the fire and start cooking.
If you have figured out which type of stove to get for you and your loved ones, all you need is to figure out what to cook with the portable stove.
5 Easy Recipes to Cook with Your Portable Stove
We've talked about practicality before, so here are some dishes you could make with the essential utensils readily available in your kitchen and with the minimum amount of utensils.
1. Pancakes
Everyone loves pancakes! It's simple, it's quick, and it's perfect for breakfast. The only utensils you need to make delicious pancakes are pans and something to flip your cakes with, which you could use as a spatula or a kitchen thong. You only need eggs, milk, sugar, and flour to make the pancake batter. Those ingredients are enough to make a tasty pancake. But why stop there? Mix those ingredients in a bowl while heating your pan with medium heat. You could also add instant yeast or baking soda to make it fluffier, and vanilla extract will make your pancake more exquisite.
Don't worry about not being able to control the heat like when you're using a coal stove since Homful Group's Portable Gas Stove is equipped with adjustable firepower.
When the pan is ready, pour the pancake batter carefully and patiently wait for the bottom side to set before flipping. Pay attention to your cakes so it's not burned. Serve with any syrupy and sweet liquid; the most popular examples are honey and maple syrup. You could top it with whipping cream and even ice cream for an extra sweet treat. For a healthier alternative, garnish your pancakes (while it's still fresh from the pan) with berries and mint leaves according to your liking.
2. Korean BBQ Grill
You will need a grill pan, but a regular pan will be a good alternative, preferably non-stick. The key items to enjoying a Korean BBQ grill are meat (you could also use sausages), a dipping sauce, garlic, and some leafy vegetables to wrap them.
Put the meat in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. And wait for them to be cooked up to the doneness you'd like. Provide chopsticks for your guest so they can assemble the wrap by themselves. The assembling adds to the fun of enjoying Korean BBQ.
The dimension of our camping stove is designed to accommodate people to sit around it and enjoy meals together easily.
3. Szechuan Hotpot
This hotpot dish is enjoyed worldwide and is loved for its spiciness—a great choice of dish to eat in cold weather, especially while you're camping outdoor. The utensils you need are kitchen thongs, chopsticks, and a big pot. It doesn't have to be enormous, just big enough for your guests.
For camping, it is more practical to get a ready-to-use ma la soup seasoning, so you could have more time to prepare the meat and vegetables to be dipped in the soup.
Boil some water in your pot, and add the ma la soup seasoning. It is recommended to cook meat in the broth first so that the broth becomes more flavorful by the time you cook your vegetables. Enjoy it together, with individual bowls.
Homful Group's Portable Camping Stove is made with aluminum alloy and brass, making it solid and durable to hold a big pot with its liquid.
4. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The nostalgic breakfast, especially if you grew up in a Western household. To make this sandwich, you only need a pan and a spatula.
It's effortless to do; you need to put grated or sliced cheese in between two pieces of bread. Use any cheese you like, the most common being cheddar and mozzarella. Grease the pan thoroughly, and turn it on with medium heat. Cook the sandwich until the sides are toasted to get the best flavor. Best enjoyed while it's still warm.
The practicality of a grilled cheese sandwich wouldn't be the same if you brought a coal stove, right?
5. Vietnamese Banh Xeo
This Vietnamese dish is an intertwined recipe of Vietnamese cuisine and French crepe. It is usually filled with savory fillings, pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts. You will need to cook the fillings beforehand, either in a BBQ or stir-fry style. Put wheat flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, and coconut milk in a bowl. Mix it to a thin consistency, almost like a crepe batter. Add water to achieve consistency.
Pour the batter until it covers the pan, and when it's halfway done, put in the fillings. Don't forget to flip each side. With a coal stove, you would need skills to maintain the heat not to be too high because it could burn the thin layer of the crepe.
People also enjoy this Vietnamese dish wrapped inside a lettuce leaf and then dipped into nuoc mam, Vietnamese fish sauce. A more accessible dipping alternative to bring would be a bottle of hot sriracha sauce.
How to clean the portable stove?
It is best to clean your portable camping stove for sanitary reasons right after usage. Prepare a kitchen cloth and some liquid to apply to the surface to clean it. Water could work, and a kitchen cleaning liquid would work better. Please avoid getting any liquid to the burner itself with that in mind.
Wipe the leftover oil and food pieces on the surface, and let them dry for a few minutes. You could then put the portable stove back in the case to ease the carrying process.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a camping purposed stove, a portable gas stove is superior in practicality and efficiency compared to the regular coal stove. It is easier to ignite the fire and maintain it, and the fuel itself (Butane) is very lightweight, being a gas. The usage of the
portable gas stove is also associated with a lower risk of lung cancer, with coal stoves as a comparison. The adjustable firepower is a great feature to ensure you have control when cooking.
In conclusion, Homful Group's portable stove is ideal for camping and other small group activities. It has all the necessary features plus practicality. If you need a bigger capacity stove that could also be used for grilling, please check our BBQ Grill, which is portable and practical.
We hope this portable gas stove article will give you some inspiration and helps you in your consideration. Stay healthy!
Publication Date: 5/4/2022
Category:
BBQ Grills and Kitchen
