How to cook food using a machine

The fuel in the gas tank is like food for the driver: you can't go anywhere without it. A full tank and a full stomach will keep the car going. Most of us cook in the kitchen or grab a bite to eat on the go, but did you know that you can use your car to cook? There are several ways and even specially designed appliances for cooking with a car.

Method 1 of 3: Cooking with engine heat

As soon as you start the car, the engine starts to warm up. Cooking with your engine, also known as road frying or car-b-queing, involves using the heat from your engine to cook food. In this method, you will use the heat generated by the combustion cycle to cook food in the engine bay.

Legend has it that engine cooking was invented by truckers who put cans of soup in a hot engine bay. When they arrived at their destination, the soup was ready to eat.

• A warningNote: It is not recommended to cook canned food while it is still in the jar, as most jars have a plastic liner that can melt and contaminate food.

Necessary materials

• aluminium foil
• Vehicle with running engine
• flexible metal wire
• Food to choose from
• tongs
• Plates and utensils

Step 1: Prepare the food. Whatever you prefer, prepare it for cooking in the same way as you would for any other cooking method.

Step 2: Wrap food in aluminum foil.. Wrap cooked food tightly in aluminum foil. Use multiple layers of foil to keep it from tearing and spilling your food while driving.

Using multiple layers will also prevent the food from tasting badly from the remaining vapors.

Step 3: Place food in the engine bay. After turning off the car, open the hood and find a place to fit the foil-wrapped food tightly. Just putting food on the engine will not work - you need to find a very hot place to cook food well.

Usually the hottest spot in the engine bay is on or near the exhaust manifold.

• FunctionsA: Your car will shake and vibrate while driving, so you may need a flexible metal wire to hold the food in place.

Step 4: Drive the car. Close the hood, start the car and go. The engine will heat up and cook the food.

The longer you drive, the more thoroughly the ingredients are prepared.

Step 5: Check the dish for readiness. Cooking an engine is not exactly a science, so it needs to be tested a bit. After driving for a while, stop, turn off the car, open the hood and check the food.

The motor and foil will be hot, so use tongs to carefully remove and inspect the food. If it's not done, reattach it and keep going. Repeat this step as many times as needed.

• A warning: If you are cooking meat or other raw foods, it is important to drive until the ingredients are fully cooked. You may need to lengthen the drive to accommodate this. Always use a meat thermometer to determine if the meat is cooked through.

Step 6: Eat your food. After making sure that the food is ready, use tongs to get it out of the engine compartment. Put on a plate and enjoy a hot dish!

Method 2 of 3: Cook with car body panels

On very hot and sunny days, the exterior panels of a car's body can reach over 100 F. When this happens, you can use them to cook food as if you were using a frying pan.

• Attention: The body panel method is only suitable for foods such as eggs and very thinly sliced ​​meats or vegetables. This method will not heat large foods to the point where they are fully cooked.

Necessary materials

• Cooking oil or spray
• Cooking tools or tongs
• Food to choose from
• Plates and utensils
• Very clean car parked in a sunny open area.

Step 1: Prepare the hob.. Locate a flat, level surface on the vehicle, such as the hood, roof, or trunk lid. Wash and dry this surface thoroughly so that dirt does not get into the food.

Step 2: Prepare the food. Slice the meat or vegetables as thinly as possible. The thinner you can cut the food, the faster and better they will cook.

Step 3: Place food on the hob.. Apply or spray a thin layer of vegetable oil on the cooking surface. Using cooking tools or tongs, place cooked food on a clean cooking surface. The food will start cooking right away.

Step 4: Check the dish for readiness. Inspect the food carefully to make sure it's ready.

If you are cooking meat, it is ready when no pink remains. If you are cooking eggs, they will be ready when the whites and yolks are firm and not runny.

• AttentionA: Your car's body panels won't be as hot as a frying pan on the stove, so cooking with this method will take longer than if you were cooking in the kitchen. If the day is not hot enough, the food may not cook at all.

Step 5: Eat your food. Once the food is ready, take it out of the car with kitchen tools, put it on a plate and enjoy.

Step 6: Clean the hob. It's a good idea to clean the hob right after you're done.

Leaving the oil on for too long can damage your car's paint. Try doing this before eating while you let the food cool down.

Method 3 of 3: cook food with special appliances

Want to take your kitchen with you on the road? There is an amazing variety of specialized appliances designed specifically for cooking in the car. It's easy to pack a refrigerator to keep food cold, but if you're going on a very long trip, a car refrigerator will keep food fresh. There are stoves, pans, hot water kettles, and popcorn makers that plug into your car's 12-volt power adapter. There's even a concept design for a hamburger oven that fits into an exhaust pipe and uses hot exhaust gases to bring the hamburger to perfection!

When it comes to eating in the car, there's no need to rely on junk food at the gas station to stay full. These methods will allow you to prepare a hot meal using little more than your car's normal functions so you can stay fueled up wherever you are.