Does anyone know what this kitchen appliance is called?

Question

I've heard people talking about a "hot pot", which is supposed to be similar to an electric kettle, but you can cook noodles and rice in it. It is neither a crock-pot/slow cooker or a rice cooker. Does anyone know the real name for this appliance or where I could find one?

Answer 1

I had one of those in college.  It was literally called a "hot pot".  It was just a sort of like an electric kettle, but doesn't have any fancy thermostats or anything like that.  I'd use it to boil water for coffee, cocoa or noodles but I wouldn't trust it to make rice - not enough heat control.  You can find them at Walmart, KMart, Target or Meijers.

Answer 2

Pressure cooker?

Answer 3

It is basically a counter top gas stove that uses contained gas. And for the pot part, it's yea, basically a pot.

Answer 4

I think this is what you are referring to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_pot  

As far as getting your hands on the cooking device, this article is especially helpful: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/festival...

Answer 5

It looks kind of like a miniature coffee pot.  (The old type like a percolator)  It is used to warm soup and water for tea etc.  

They were much more popular before the days of the microwave.  

I have seen them in the  'dorm' section during the back to school shopping days.  I saw one on close out sale about a week ago at a local Rite Aid.  They have a few electrical appliances, and it was mixed in with them.