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Post by RedDoug on Sept 29, 2017 19:58:24 GMT -8
Heading out across some dry terrain soon in northern Arizona. I am trying to think of meals that come prepared, in their own sealed wrap that could survive in a backpack for 4- 5 days. the purpose is to conserve water needed in cooking and since I am going to have to carry the water anyway, maybe some moist meals ready to eat. Just open and consume.
Any suggestions?
I am a vegetarian. that is a consideration.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Sept 30, 2017 4:45:23 GMT -8
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Post by RedDoug on Sept 30, 2017 4:53:07 GMT -8
I do use vegan jerky.
Sam's Harvest Soy Jerky and Primal Strips are brands I use.
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Post by tigger on Sept 30, 2017 6:21:24 GMT -8
Beer?
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Post by ErnieW on Sept 30, 2017 6:23:38 GMT -8
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Post by mk on Sept 30, 2017 7:02:38 GMT -8
Silly question, maybe, but do you eat them cold? Or give them a quick warm-up in your cooking pot? |
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 30, 2017 8:21:02 GMT -8
Trader Joe's makes a few mostly (all?) Indian dishes that are fully ready-to-eat in foil packets. You have to be okay with spicy foods--the mildest one is at the top of my tolerance, but it is good (Punjabi Eggplant, or something like that). As for heating them up, stuff them down your shirt for an hour of hiking?  |
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 1, 2017 8:48:28 GMT -8
Moved this to cooking as it was getting buried, and might accumulate some more helpful comments here.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2017 9:51:18 GMT -8
Tasty BitesIf our trips are 3 days 2 nights we bring along Tasty Bites. I am fond of the Punjab Eggplant, Mushroom Massla, and Kashmir Spinach over rice. I found the Thai Penang Curry and the Kashmir Spinach have a bit more juice, I mix in extra rice to sop up the extra. Still when I am finished with a Tasty Bite meal, I am looking for more; really good stuff.
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 1, 2017 20:11:09 GMT -8
@idahowalker How's the spice level on those? Serious hot-stuff wimps here.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 3:24:08 GMT -8
I am a spicy hot whimp, also.
The Thai Penang Curry is rated to be very hot, according to the package. I do not find the Thai Pennang Curry to be more than s nice warmth in the spicy hot realm. I have not found any of the other Tasty Bite Products to be uncomfortable in the spicy hot realm.
Tasty Bite products found at Costco are not spicy hot. Typically Costco sells the Madras lentils, which is a good introduction to the product line.
I use to cut the bags open before boiling, thinking they'd explode, which is not the case. They products taste much better if boiled a bit onger than 5 min. and not opening the bags whiles boiling. I have found that if the product slides completly out of the package, leaving just a bit of juice in the ackage, it has been boiled long enough.
I think some Spinach Dal will be for lunch.
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Post by zeke on Oct 2, 2017 5:42:32 GMT -8
rebeccad I served you the Tasty Bites Madras Lentils from Costco while on the bike tour. Served over wild rice, and added mild Italian sausage for more protein. First night's supper. I used 4 packets for 4 of us, even though it claims 2 servings. I thought about offering the leftovers to one of the other campers, but there wasn't enough for 2 and I didn't see any solo campers.link
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 2, 2017 7:58:33 GMT -8
served you the Tasty Bites Madras Lentils from Costco while on the bike tour. Ah. I recall that, and I don't think it was too spicy (not for me, anyway. Do I recall a little heat? My mind is fuzzy on that). I don't usually need stuff like this for backpacking, but I'm more inclined to convenience foods when traveling and car-camping. |
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Post by tipiwalter on Oct 2, 2017 8:12:09 GMT -8
I went thru thru the whole tasty bites phase and once took out 12 packets on a long trip. They are heavy! 10oz each. About like canned food. Like with most overused backpacking meals I got tired of them and now dry all my meals at home---from different sources.
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 2, 2017 10:48:10 GMT -8
I went thru thru the whole tasty bites phase and once took out 12 packets on a long trip. They are heavy! 10oz each. About like canned food. Yes, too heavy for most trips--unless you are having to carry all your water anyway, which was where the OP started. And why I'm only interested in them for car trips |
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