Backpackers' Instant Noodles
Medium Dinner

Backpackers' Instant Noodles

Total Time
24 min
18m prep ยท 6m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Medium
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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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 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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