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Trail Chef: Nutty Rice
Switch things up with this easy twist on a classic staple.
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Bouillon for flavor, nuts for crunch, and parsley for flair—this dish makes for perfect backcountry fare.
Nutty Rice
(Makes 4 servings)
2 ½ cups instant brown rice
¾ cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
¾ cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons parsley
At home
Combine all ingredients and place in a zip-top bag.
In camp
Place bagged ingredients in a pot along with three cups water and bring to a boil. Stir. Cover and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for five minutes and then let stand for five minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Optional: For extra protein, mix in pouched tuna, salmon, or chicken, and for sweetness, add Craisins.
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make this a gourmet trail meal by adding some coconut powder a little powdered milk some fresh garlic and ginger and some dried mango and apricot and spice it up with some curry or cilantro and cummin enjoy your food while you are at your hungriest people always had wanted some while I was on the AT so you might want to take more I use white precooked rice for speed and and fuel saving if weight is an issue.
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 Yukon Jack
For a vegetarian option:
substitute a vegetable bullion, and for extra protein add chickpeas....
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 Candy
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