Backpackers' Instant Noodles

Enjoy creamy peanut noodles on the go with this quick Thai-inspired recipe for a backpacking or camping meal reconstituted with hot water.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 891 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®)
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 cup dried rice noodles
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup chopped peanuts
• 0.25 cup freeze-dried vegetables
• 1.5 teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon
• 1.5 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.