Meals That Cook By Themselves, NO Electricity Needed | 3 Self-Heating Meals

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These meals cook by themselves, no power, no appliances needed. Now, let's se how they taste.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
0:15 Big hair.
0:20 What are we tasting?
1:50 How much are they?
2:09 Kimchi-style Bibimbap.
5:07 Chili Potatoes.
6:33 Vegetable & Edamame Rice.
8:29 Bibimbap tasting.
10:26 Potato tasting.
12:07 Vegetable rice tasting.
This video is NOT sponsored. Just tasting some instant meals.
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[@ClanImprobable]

These would be great as emergency meals for places prone to power outages during storms. Thank you Emmy!

[@ufodrgreerexterterestreals8556]

prep your self . thats poison

[@jivettemoore8845]

A gas camping stove better for the environment. I would never buy such junk with tons of plastic.

[@jivettemoore8845]

@@ufodrgreerexterterestreals8556 I totally agree! Would never even think of buying junk like that.

[@Rig0r_M0rtis]

I takes A LOT of space.

[@ooferrell]

When whe have power outages from storms and our freezer with food has the possibility of the meat being spoiled .....we just grill outside after the storm calms down lmfao

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

Don’t know about a regular thing but perfect for emergency rations in your vehicle trunk, especially in snowy areas.

[@YT4Me57]

Absolutely!!!

[@sharlharmakhis280]

Or in the back of your pantry if you live in places prone to power-outages

[@TH-eb5ro]

@@sharlharmakhis280 And that includes more and more of us lately.

[@kuzniakarkonosze715]

Takes way too much space, if you wana have small heater then esbit tablet „stove” will do you good lighter and fuel included is just a bit larger than a 2 pack of cigaretes and can heat average of 1,5 canned meal/ 2 tablets. Also for exsample Polish MRE’s have a lot stronger heaters than USA

[@rosewiththorns4669]

that is a great idea - i need to start doing that

[@veenalorraine5916]

OMG!! Emmy you announced it so fast, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 we have Roku TV’s in our home I’m so excited to watch!❤

[@safiremorningstar]

Hey Emmy you do realize that you can reuse the canisters if you can get the heating element which is available at some outdoor/camping shops (they have it but you need to ask) then you can make your own dishes in there whatever you like it's a good-sized pot which is amazing. I bought something similar but they didn't come in that size they came very tiny but you could still buy the heating element to heat up in whatever canister you happen to have but they never have any thing that size that is cool that is really cool I'd reuse those just saying. I'd reuse those pots that you getting there I would not throw them away their recyclable, in so many ways.

[@lemonherb1]

I've taken these ice fishing which is pretty neat to make a hot meal without having to carry in a stove and cookware. I wish I knew where to get the heating pack alone though. It would be kinda neat to make your own meal to heat up.

[@KasumiSan1989]

Make some sandwiches and hot tea in thermos. Or Soup in thermos. So much plastic waste and its sooooo unhealthy!

[@MariahIsSkinnyFuckBlueLives]

@@KasumiSan1989 nobody asked

[@cooldudicus7668]

​@@KasumiSan1989 That's nice. Keep your opinion to yourself. Let other people live how they see fit to.

[@blunderbuss1395]

@@MariahIsSkinnyFuckBlueLives cool input

[@srper2]

I have used barocook flameless heating packets and was ok.

[@dfa3366]

These are not cheap. It’s cool for camping and maybe emergency situations but I’ve tried them before and they’re okay. Taste wise don’t expect much. The fun of this is the prep. The final product is so so.

[@CorgiFrizz]

I hadn't realized just how long I've been watching your channel until you mentioned your previous videos. I saw them both when you released them, so I've been watching for at least 6 years!

[@PhantomQueenOne]

Hey, you might be able to reuse the first unit itself if everything was washed and you could get more heater packs for like ramen or something. That would be if it's sturdy enough.

[@jenninemorel7693]

My thoughts too

[@o3MTA3o]

Plastics are toxic in their liquid state and off gas horrifically. They're not really safe to use once, let alone multiple times.

[@NatureOkie]

Agreed, Reduce Waste, Reuse packaging, Recycle As a last resort. (disposable?😢)

[@cooldudicus7668]

They do sell packs of MRE meal heaters in military surplus stores. It would an interesting thing to look into to see if it works or not.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

@@cooldudicus7668 That's true.

[@kevinmurphy5506]

Run the sauce bags through fork tines, helps get more out.And keeps fingers cleaner.

[@florianb81]

I highly recommend to watch those videos mentioned by Emmy if you do not know them yet. They are timeless and fun to watch. This goes for the whole back catalogue. There is always something interesting to find. Have a good week everyone

[@ClanImprobable]

What lovely things to say!

[@KateCarew]

So proud of you getting a show! I’d say, in my not so humble opinion it’s VERY overdue but better late than never 🤷🏻‍♀️ You deserve all the good things. You’re one of the first “favorite creators” I had way back before kids when you were in Japan. I’ve never left your channel and my admiration and respect for you has only grown as the years went past. You have a wonderfully pleasant persona, you’re always informative, you’re conscientious and yeah, you’ve got scads of integrity! Plus you’re entertaining and you never seem to run out of ideas. I’m a huge fan and I hope this new audience adores you the way we all do over here. Godspeed and thank you for another enjoyable video 🙏🏻

[@Awake-Free-CT]

I have never watched this lady before, but one came up in my suggestions for making dandelion jelly. I ended up watching a few of her videos and I thought what a lovely person she is. You can just tell she gives off a good energy, unlike alot of people nowadays. I hope she continues to do well making videos.

[@e.raymond9294]

​@@Awake-Free-CTthat dandelion jelly vid is doing the trick...that's how I got here too 😅

[@silverchairsg]

My buddy brought this exact same self-heating Korean bibimap for our 2 weeks' reservist training, but we didn't get around to trying it in the field. Instead we opened the Haidilao tomato hotpot pack, and 4 of us guys were slurping the contents in plastic cups while chilling behind the 10-tonner. It was damn delicious after eating field rations.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

I just watched a video that Korean and American soldiers tried each others MRE's. It's interesting. The Korean MRE more as an American.

[@dchan4836]

When Hurricane Maria destroyed the power grid in Puerto Rico, we were given lots of MRE’s and they were great! I would buy these for emergencies but feel that it’s a big plastic waste for regular consumption.

[@ariannetherriault4349]

Emmy!! I just wanna say it's always a delight to hear you describe flavors! You're the only person I can totally comprehend the taste and feel without even tasting it!

[@Combat_Medic]

When I was living in Korea I ate so many self heating clay pot rice meals. It was very convenient when I would miss the dining facility due to an exercise or when I didn’t want to walk a mile to eat.

[@noelmeza9041]

Missed meal voucher my friend

[@joeschmo622]

Hand-warmers like Hotties are (if I recall right) *very* fine iron powder (ie, tons of surface-area) and saltwater (with carbon and vermiculite). Basically, the iron rusts extremely quickly, giving off heat. You throttle the reaction by restricting oxygen. Anyway, you can get bulk boxes of those for about a buk per heater packet.

[@coffeebeforemascara]

I love your handle 😅

[@flowerofash4439]

so what people usually call it? heat powder? salty iron powder?

[@quantumman555]

Rust is oxidization which by definition cannot happen without oxygen.

[@joeschmo622]

@@quantumman555 And?

[@cloud8521]

​@@quantumman555 which is why their ssid "You throttle the reaction by restricting oxygen.", throttle means control

[@emilyanne4802]

To those saying "mres are given to all soldiers not just officers" I'm pretty sure she knows that, but just used incorrect terminology by accident. You know how any policeman can be called officer? She may mistakenly assume the same about military personnel. 😊 Let's not be overly critical of something so trivial lovelies.

[@mandi2542]

Well for those who aren't familiar will go with what she said. Even though we know, we should be sure to let others know.

[@mustwereallydothis]

​@@mandi2542 ​@Mandi But... why??? Why must you let others know? Was that sarcasm?

[@neamhdhlisteanach6720]

@@mandi2542 why do people actually need to know?

[@ambermg7527]

@@neamhdhlisteanach6720 No real need. It’s just the way of the fact police. 😅

[@emilyanne4802]

​@Mandi Perhaps if it is your mission to educate the ignorant here, you could do so in a more constructive way? Like explaining the difference between enlisted service members and officers for example, but in a friendly info sharing way, instead of in a critical correction kind of way.

[@PussnBoot2516]

I've never seen or heard of anything like this before and it was fascinating. The meals looked delicious.Thanks Emmy for showing them to us.

[@nighthawkdragonfly8339]

Science is so cool and even better when it makes a yummy meal. Thanks for sharing.

[@Heyitsfab]

Omg!!!!! You have your own show!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing i need roku now!!

[@TamarLitvot]

Interesting. I’d like to try them because I love gimmicky things like that. But the amount of plastic waste involved is astonishing.

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

If you could find the things that you put in the bottom that creates the heat you could use it to reheat your leftovers instead of throwing it away

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Yeah I was a bit horrified at how much packaging and plastic is used for each of these. I guess in an emergency it makes sense but ... still. Wow.

[@TamarLitvot]

@@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 except I don’t know if that plastic would be food safe if used more than once

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

@@TamarLitvot Good Point 🥰

[@ClassicallyMish]

The aluminum is recyclable

[@jessicaadams834]

Those would be perfect during hurricane season.

[@lancerevell5979]

As a lifelong Floridian, I agree. Similar meals came in handy during a four-day power outtage after a hurricane in 2018.

[@tylergoodwin9408]

I'm so excited for your Roku channel!! I may actually use my Roku for once 😆

[@robylove9190]

It's ALIVE! These are pretty awesome meals. Thanks, Emmy ❣️

[@tonsoflaughs]

Yumei, the company that made the potatoes, has a self heating smoked pork with bamboo shoots claypot rice bowl that you might like better!

[@Faerygism]

I tried one of the clay pot rice dishes (bamboo rice, I think. It was good.) and I was worried about the off-gassing smell so I put it outside. Good to know I don't have to worry if I decide to try another

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I'm so glad you enjoyed at least one! Thanks again for tasting stuff for us!

[@allier1867]

I took one of these similar ones for camping. they're okay. I got them for the novelty and they're pretty convenient for camping

[@benbrown8258]

I am in Love!!! These look absolutely wonderful and I hope to try these. So cool!

[@briggitelondon]

Your videos are super therapeutic. Amazing. Thanks, Emmy! ❤

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hey Emmy. Nice way to have a quick meal. God Bless you. Mari'a. 👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@molecularbandit]

So excited to check out your new show! Congratulations!!!

[@H-TownJae]

Your the BEST Emmy ❤️ make me hungry everytime 😂 much appreciation for all the u do for us 🙏🏼

[@savannahcarlon7033]

I can't belief how casually you mentioned your Roku show! This is so exciting!!!! I'm so happy for you!!

[@NoHobbes]

These are so dang amazing I wish homeless folk could have easy access to these

[@Sun-Soul]

🥰

[@caitlinreum100]

Homeless people were the first I thought of with these!

[@NoHobbes]

@@caitlinreum100 I was homeless as a young adult, food stamps do not cover hot food.....it was really a very bleak and shame filled time...I dont wish it for even the worst of us.

[@SteveVi0lence]

Homeless people prefer crack

[@singingtick]

Congratulations on the show on Roku 🎉

[@noodlepair550]

Thank you for sharing. This is a good idea for many reasons.

[@peewee2024]

I've loved these for a few years now, I wish someone in USA would just open a store selling these self-heating meals. They're perfect for taking to the beach, camping, and to work.

[@TinaMarie1984]

These would come in handy for camping or homelessness!

[@danielpedigo72]

I loved that wooden chopsticks that you assemble. I also love those silver bowls.

[@stevefranklin9176]

Very clever idea. Thanks Em.

[@queendavina9866]

I've had one of these before. They're so cool. 😊

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Neat! Thanks for another calming, relaxing video :)

[@susanbrown6458]

🎉congrats Emmy! I'm excited to go check out your new endeavor! I'm sure it'll be so entertaining 😊

[@peggyreid6836]

I love the idea of self heating meals. Greetings from North Carolina.

[@kmac7255]

How great for camping!🎉

[@recoveringsoul755]

Or power outages!! I recently lost power and was thrilled when I remembered I had my little backpacking stove, and the fuel still worked. I was able to boil water. Make instant coffee, and cook my bacon. And other things before it all went bad.

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

Or during a power outage

[@halfsourlizard9319]

These seem fairly huge / inefficient to carry in your pack when camping.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@halfsourlizard9319 car camping, not backpacking. But with car camping you usually have a camp stove. Cooler and regular food that is far cheaper.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

@@recoveringsoul755 Precisely the reason for my confusion!?

[@geekbruin]

Emmy, would be nice to quantify the temperature these things get up to with a quick thermometer reading. Interesting to know that they’re more robust than an MRE, the heaters for which I’ve found disappointing.

[@Ae.venture]

Aaaa! I want more of this! 👏🏻

[@Doodlebug48]

Really like the idea of heated meals without any stove used. Got to find some of these pots!

[@n6vcw]

These all looked and sounded delicious.

[@RangeGleasry]

I would be interested in a video where you show how to reuse the packaging to make your own self Heating meal, as a hack to avoid chucking all that plastic in the trash.

[@minermortal1997]

My concern would be if the plastic is food safe, if it’s meant to be single use then there’s a good chance that it might not be safe to use after the first time. Possibly could be used for storage of non food items or some sort of arts and craft project.

[@RangeGleasry]

@@minermortal1997 what about the one where the food is in aluminum and the plastic houses the heating agent? Could that be reused provided you had another hearing agent?

[@minermortal1997]

@@RangeGleasry I'm honestly unsure. I personally wouldn't want to risk it. There could still be a risk of contamination. I'm not an expert though so unfortunately I can't offer a more comprehensive response

[@RangeGleasry]

@@minermortal1997 so maybe a well researched video from Emmy might clarify. Could be interesting …

[@alberttaylor2754]

Emmy, been watching your channel for years love your content. Can you please provide links to the EXACT meal you tried in this vid? The Bibimbap looks pretty good.

[@sageisnotaplant99]

These look so good!

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Emmy. I love your videos❤❤❤

[@mayhmmaydn]

Sound great. Ty for showing these to us.

[@AlixxB_]

Idk if you're editing these or not but the sound effect just keep getting better and better throughout the years! Keep it up

[@peachybabesxo]

These meals look very convenient and yummy 😋 ❤ . I love your videos Emmy

[@unripetheberrby6283]

I can't believe you have a new tv show haha! That's wonderful! Congratulations Ms. Emmy! 😄😄 Hopefully I can fire up my Roku soon

[@joannewoods4445]

Emmy I really enjoy your channel such a variety.❤

[@mehchocolate1257]

These meals are good for camping trips

[@erislee]

Look how clean your kitchen is after cooking all that food, that's what I call a great cooking ❤❤❤

[@backupintheday9710]

Useful for camping , fishing etc.

[@yungzubass9648]

Thank you for sharing.

[@-ParisTexas-]

It looks fascinating. But all that packaging... single use plastic. 😪

[@QueenCityHistory]

Cant wait to watch your new show Emmy!!

[@misspiggy7336]

I love these. So good, my favorite is the kimchi very hard to get though.

[@gaychickennuggets6861]

A Roku channel ! I’m So excited 😭✨

[@barbarasantamaria4456]

Hi is any of the packing recyclable ? I hope so as there is so much in each one.

[@tommyb7973]

Thanks Sarge.

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you!

[@adhdahlia]

I am so glad to see you try these, I've almost gotten them at my local oriental market and I now want to try them even more!

[@DollyBearFireside]

Thank you for sharing

[@Kinglioncrown]

that's awesome to hear self cooking meals

[@Snowy167]

Congrats, Emmy🎉

[@nadanalia3000]

Thank you queen

[@danmccarthy4700]

Congrats, Emmy!

[@DT-vw7zs]

Years ago there was a company that sold self heating cups of soup and coffee in sporting goods stores. The cups were similar to the common single serve microwave cups but taller with the heater built into the bottom. You would pull the cap/sticker off the bottom and click the "button" to activate, then turn it upright a open the top to let steam escape. Haven't seen them in years but I remember the coffee was decent.

[@DarkGrottan]

I think they went out of business. I used them a lot but they weren't very consistent. About 1 in 4 didn't heat up for me.

[@pamjanevlogsPH]

Perfectly good for leisure and emergency purposes.

[@maritzacaruth9283]

Well that was a lotta fun. Tyfs❣️

[@l.michelle3497]

How exciting!!

[@tuxedocatguy]

Thanks!

[@bloodredrubyrose8740]

love your videos emmy.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

The Korean military MRE's have a really interesting method of heating. I just watched an American and Korean try each others MRE's. It was interesting to watch.

[@mandi2542]

Looks so cool!

[@rebeccawatson9284]

This was fun! Thanks for investigating!

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Congratulations! Terrific news.

[@zan3do]

Congratulations!🎊

[@koniseatskimchi5541]

KIMCHI! these are cool, i can totally see using these for like camping even.

[@kandycandy1]

Probably best for camping in the snow

[@PricklyCactus1989]

I’m intrigued!

[@MaxOakland]

She finally has a TV show!

[@Denji2006]

These would be great for an extended power outage or natural disaster situation. Especially if you live in Northern regions where it isn't warm all the time.

[@Gelca510]

I've been wanting to try the self heating hot pots but haven't decided to buy it. They are a little pricier but looks yummy

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

That was pretty fun!

[@musikmirko]

Hey guys! Many greetings from Germany! I love Emmy‘s videos! 👍🏼 Many greetings to all of you! Take care, bye! 😎

[@nym_1129]

Greetings from NJ. , U.S.A 😊

[@musikmirko]

@@nym_1129 Hi! 👋🏼 Thanks, many greetings back from North Rhine-Westphalia! 😎

[@deannealbrecht774]

Very cool about Roku. Congratulations, Emmy.

[@jenn13277]

Oh I love when you do these videos.

[@Rqblt]

This is very useful for people that work outside

[@vablackbelt]

i think the potato dish is supposed to be like the stir fried potato in Szechwan style cooking, i think they are still crunchy in that application as well, but not 100% sure i just know i've seen mikey eat the stir fried potatos all the time and they never looks very soft

[@texartisanstudios]

Neato! I did not even know there were such things!