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Dicentra
07-30-2009, 12:23
I have a desk job in addition to all I do with One Pan Wonders, so I squeeze recipe testing in where I can. The Freezerbag Cooking style of meals works wonderfully for easy work lunches so I often test just-add-water type meals right at my desk. I used raditore for the pasta in this one, which works fine in hot water, but took a LONG time (like 20-30 minutes) to rehydrate in cold water. I would use something like elbows or small shells next time I make this. Olive oil and Parmesean cheese will be added in the backcountry as well.

This one is a spin off of the pasta with salmon and artichokes I posted a few days ago. Still needs a name... Any suggestions?

1/2 cup (cooked and dehydrated pasta)
2 T dried chicken and/or turkey (mine is mixed together, along with some TVP)
2 packets True Lemon
2 T dried artichoke hearts
1 T dried peas
1 T dried mixed vegetables
1 t dried oregano
1 t chicken or vegetable buillion

At home: combine all of the ingredients in a zip locking plastic bag.

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In camp (or at your desk!): add cold water to cover. Stir well and allow to rehydrate. Stir again before eating.

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To give you an idea of how much food this really is, that tupperware container is a 2 cup capacity. Normally I would just make the meal in the zip lock bag - the container is for ease of photography.

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Foyt20
07-30-2009, 21:21
That looks really good. Keep up the testing :D

Dicentra
08-22-2009, 02:49
I had this as a dinner this past week, using hot water... I must say, I like it much better hot. It rehydrates faster and easier in hot water, using a freezer bag cozy (thanks Sarbar!!) I added olive oil and Parmesan cheese just before eating. WAY better that way!

Pre/during hydrating
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