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What is the name of this device? It is a plastic cylinder with an open top, approx 9" diameter and 4" tall, with a handle. It boils water.
I had one of these in Korea. I would plug it in, boil the water, and there was perfect space to throw a pack of ramen in and eat it. I have typed tons of search words but can't find anything like this. It is not a kettle and has no lid or spout, just an open space.
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I'm not sure what they are called but ones similar to that ( the ones with a lid ) are called "hot pots" - you can boil water or soup or noodles in them. I found a fairly cheap variety online.
I know its not exactly what you were looking for but the name and type might help you find a better one...mind you I thought the Proctor Silex brand one was a good price :)
http://www.bizrate.com/lid-hot-pot/
I know its not exactly what you were looking for but the name and type might help you find a better one...mind you I thought the Proctor Silex brand one was a good price :)
http://www.bizrate.com/lid-hot-pot/
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In prison they are called 'stingers'....(no I have never served time) Google hot water stingers. You can buy them as just a coil that hooks on a cup or bowl and plugs into the wall.
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The main functionality of hot pot is to boil or cook the soup/stew and liquid for making tea, coffee and other water based beverages. The hot pot is basically designed with the polypropylene ( Polypropylene is thermoplastic polymer and often used for food containers) made body with the fantastic handle which is resistant to heat.
http://electrichotpot.net/wp-content/themes/web20-2cr/images/image.jpg
West Bend 53655 5-Cup Electric Hot Pot-White. This electric hot pot is easy to use and keeps water hot as long as it is plugged in. Simply fill the container up, with no more than 5 cups of water and plug it into a 120-volt AC outlet. In about 10 minutes water will be hot enough for tea and other steaming beverages or snacks. The heat-resistant handle, base, and cover ensure safety from burns, and the turn-to-secure lid prevents boil-over.
http://www.thecozypineapple.com/enlarge.html?http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-17322295331529_2133_8205732
West Bend 53655 5-Cup Electric Hot Pot-White. This electric hot pot is easy to use and keeps water hot as long as it is plugged in. Simply fill the container up, with no more than 5 cups of water and plug it into a 120-volt AC outlet. In about 10 minutes water will be hot enough for tea and other steaming beverages or snacks. The heat-resistant handle, base, and cover ensure safety from burns, and the turn-to-secure lid prevents boil-over.
http://www.thecozypineapple.com/enlarge.html?http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-17322295331529_2133_8205732
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I was an importer of items from China for many years, I've been to Asia and I've eaten more than my fair share of all types of Asian food.
That sounds like a rice cooker to me. Just do a Google search for "electric ramen cooker" and you'll find about a bazillion of them.--and almost everything you see will be a thing to go in the microwave.
You've got a microwave version, available at Amazon:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412N2N2CQPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Source: http://www.amazon.com/eKitron-Microwave-Ramen-Cooker/dp/B000812PLS
And there's this one:
"If you survive off of Maruchan or Nissan instant ramen noodles because of your busy work/study schedule, then here is the ultimate tool for you. If you ever find yourself without a stove but are craving for ramen, this ramen...$3.80"
http://images3.jlist.com/g7/ramen_bowl_12n5y.jpg
Source: http://www.jbox.com/product/NET604
Your other option is a simple electric teakettle, "good for coffee, tea, ramen, whatever. Much safer than the microwave, or stove top kettle."
Source: http://www.demesne.info/Improve-Your-Home/Kitchens/Tool-essentials.htm
I know you said no cover or spout, but think about it--with this one like one from Bed Bath & Beyond, noodles done, pour the water out and that's it You jyst have to hold the cover because it likely doesn't lock.
"This powerful 1750-watt concealed cordless electric kettle is the fastest and most convenient way to boil water for hot beverages, instant soup, hot cereal and more. Specially designed features such as auto shut-off, a locking lid and covered spout ensure safety, and the illuminated on/off button lets you know when water is boiled. The large capacity kettle quickly and efficiently boils as little as 17 ounces to as much as 54 ounces in a matter of minutes. An integrated filter in the spout screens out impurities from the water, and the concealed stainless steel heating element resists build-up and wipes clean easily. Features a 360° rotating base for left or right handed use. UL listed. "
http://images.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/5170413870870P.JPG
Source: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13870870
FYI if it helps you any, I have found a very easy way to cook pasta--during commercial breaks in Primetime TV: I put water in a tall, microwave-safe container (I use a plastic soup container from my local Chinese restaurant--I'm probably the furthest from an environmentalist but I'm recycling/repurposing!). I make the water hot, not even necessarily boiling, but very hot. I throw in a handful or two of noodles (usually something small like elbow macaroni or corkscrews), make sure it's all completely submerged and walk away. At the next commercial break, about 7-8 minutes later (typical pasta cooking time) I've got pasta for one. I drain it, put it in a bowl, and the tomato & mozzarella salad from my supermarket's olive bar goes into the bowl and I take a leaf or two of fresh basil, just rip it up (no scissor needed) and toss it on top of there.
I keep some freshly grated Parmesan on hand at all times to go on something like this. The author of the recipe I found online to include with this answer (see sources)actually goes and cooks it, but I short-cut that with the tomato-mozzarella salad. I found the recipe when I did a google image search for "pasta pomodoro." Pictured is not mine but with the exception of the varying type of noodle, it's identical. The one with bow-tie pasta would be closer to mine, but it's in Italian. I've included it in sources if you want to translate it, but it's likely similar.
Pasta Pomodoro alla garyallen!
You picked a "Best Answer" as I was typing this, but on "stingers," it's also known as immersion heater.:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31173MiJpkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Source: http://www.amazon.com/NORPRO-559-Immersion-Warming-Liquids/dp/B000I8VE68
That sounds like a rice cooker to me. Just do a Google search for "electric ramen cooker" and you'll find about a bazillion of them.--and almost everything you see will be a thing to go in the microwave.
You've got a microwave version, available at Amazon:
Source: http://www.amazon.com/eKitron-Microwave-Ramen-Cooker/dp/B000812PLS
And there's this one:
"If you survive off of Maruchan or Nissan instant ramen noodles because of your busy work/study schedule, then here is the ultimate tool for you. If you ever find yourself without a stove but are craving for ramen, this ramen...$3.80"
Source: http://www.jbox.com/product/NET604
Your other option is a simple electric teakettle, "good for coffee, tea, ramen, whatever. Much safer than the microwave, or stove top kettle."
Source: http://www.demesne.info/Improve-Your-Home/Kitchens/Tool-essentials.htm
I know you said no cover or spout, but think about it--with this one like one from Bed Bath & Beyond, noodles done, pour the water out and that's it You jyst have to hold the cover because it likely doesn't lock.
"This powerful 1750-watt concealed cordless electric kettle is the fastest and most convenient way to boil water for hot beverages, instant soup, hot cereal and more. Specially designed features such as auto shut-off, a locking lid and covered spout ensure safety, and the illuminated on/off button lets you know when water is boiled. The large capacity kettle quickly and efficiently boils as little as 17 ounces to as much as 54 ounces in a matter of minutes. An integrated filter in the spout screens out impurities from the water, and the concealed stainless steel heating element resists build-up and wipes clean easily. Features a 360° rotating base for left or right handed use. UL listed. "
Source: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13870870
FYI if it helps you any, I have found a very easy way to cook pasta--during commercial breaks in Primetime TV: I put water in a tall, microwave-safe container (I use a plastic soup container from my local Chinese restaurant--I'm probably the furthest from an environmentalist but I'm recycling/repurposing!). I make the water hot, not even necessarily boiling, but very hot. I throw in a handful or two of noodles (usually something small like elbow macaroni or corkscrews), make sure it's all completely submerged and walk away. At the next commercial break, about 7-8 minutes later (typical pasta cooking time) I've got pasta for one. I drain it, put it in a bowl, and the tomato & mozzarella salad from my supermarket's olive bar goes into the bowl and I take a leaf or two of fresh basil, just rip it up (no scissor needed) and toss it on top of there.
I keep some freshly grated Parmesan on hand at all times to go on something like this. The author of the recipe I found online to include with this answer (see sources)actually goes and cooks it, but I short-cut that with the tomato-mozzarella salad. I found the recipe when I did a google image search for "pasta pomodoro." Pictured is not mine but with the exception of the varying type of noodle, it's identical. The one with bow-tie pasta would be closer to mine, but it's in Italian. I've included it in sources if you want to translate it, but it's likely similar.
Pasta Pomodoro alla garyallen!
You picked a "Best Answer" as I was typing this, but on "stingers," it's also known as immersion heater.:
Source: http://www.amazon.com/NORPRO-559-Immersion-Warming-Liquids/dp/B000I8VE68
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