Backpackers' Instant Noodles

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 891 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup boiling water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped peanuts
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®)
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds (Optional)
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 1 cup dried rice noodles
• ¼ cup freeze-dried vegetables
• 1 ½ teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon
• 1 ½ teaspoons freeze-dried cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.