Bamboo and sea vegetables have a strong smell and are an acquired taste. If you have not tried them before, try them at home first so you are not in for a surprise. Bamboo and sea vegetables are rich in minerals, and are available in Asian or health food shops. Have a dessert tonight as the energy is less than 2000 kJ.

• Fried shallots - 2 Tbsp or 12 grams

• Dried bamboo - 10 grams

• Sea vegetables - ⅓ cup or 5 grams

• Lemon pepper - 1 tsp or 4 grams

• Chicken stock - ½ tsp or 3 grams

• Dried parsley - ½ tsp or 1 gram

• Mixed peel - ½ tsp or 1 gram

• Dried onion - ⅛ tsp or 1 gram

• Dried garlic - ⅛ tsp or 1 gram

• Ramen noodles (keep separate) - ½ bunch or 45 grams

• Tin chicken (keep separate) - 1 tin or 85 grams

• Water - 2 cups

• Dried tofu (vegetarian option) - 10 grams

• Vegetable stock (vegetarian option) - ½ tsp or 3 grams

• At home preparation

  1) Cut the bamboo into small pieces.
  2) For the vegetarian option break the tofu up into small chunks.
  3) Label the bags and place all ingredients into the allocated bags.
  4) Copy or print out Method at camp and keep together with the bags.

• Method at camp

  1) In a pot add 2 cups of water and add the contents of Bag 1 (vegetable mix).
  2) Soak for a minimum of 15 mins or until the tofu changes to a lighter colour.
  3) After the soaking time bring the pot to the boil and cook for 3 mins.
  4) Now add the noodles (Bag 2) and the chicken.
  5) Cook for 2 mins.
  6) Serve.

This recipe is from the awesome Xtreme Gourmet book. You will find many more recipes and really helpful information on nutrition for your adventures. https://xtremegourmet.com/