A hay box, is a box filled with hay in which you can let a soup, stew or other simple dishes simmer for hours with only the foods own heat to end the cooking process. That is thanks to the hay`s great insulation qualities. Or in this case: Shredded paper.
You can prepare a meal by boiling it for some minutes (or bring to boiling point) and then put it in the haybox. Now just leave it for as much time as you like: Your food won`t get burned no matter how long it stays in the haybox.
This method of cooking clearly has its benefits in a SHTF/camping situation or where fuel is very limited. Or at least practical during hikes/camping as you can prepare your meal at the beginning of the day and enjoy it when you return to camp.
And hey presto: It`s awesome for your CO2 footprint! :-)
In this case I want to make rice pudding in an improvised "haybox" using: A simple cardboard box and shredded paper
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I just took the first/best cardboard box at hand and filled it with...
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...paper from the shredder
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I am using my HoboStove from @KellyKettle because it can support larger pots too.
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I boil some water with 500 g of risotto rice for a few minutes.
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I`m adding 2 L of milk.
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Get the milk to boiling point.
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And in the box the pot goes. Make sure no embers are on the bottom of the pot!
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Cover with paper.
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And wait.
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This is 5 hours later: Steaming hot rice pudding :-)
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