Homemade pad thai backpacking meal with full flavor! I love making my own backpacking food, and this recipe is creamy and full of perfect Thai peanut flavor. Remember you want to use a noodle that cooks in 5 minutes or less for your backpacking food. Cook time will vary based on elevation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried rice noodles
- 0.25 cups chopped peanuts
- 0.25 cups freeze-dried vegetables
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter , such as PB2ยฎ
- 1.5 teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon
- 1.5 teaspoons freeze-dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds , Optional
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 dash cayenne pepper , Optional
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
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Combine rice noodles, peanuts, vegetables, powdered peanut butter, chicken bouillon, cilantro, chia seeds, salt, garlic powder, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Remove air and seal.
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2
Reconstitute rice noodle mixture by pouring in 1 cup boiling water; mix well. Let sit until noodles and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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