Recipes Pasta and Noodles Noodle Recipes Backpackers' Instant Noodles 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews 1 Photo 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. Recipe by ttkat Updated on February 5, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup dried rice noodles ¼ cup chopped peanuts ¼ cup freeze-dried vegetables 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®) 1 ½ teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon 1 ½ teaspoons freeze-dried cilantro 1 teaspoon chia seeds (Optional) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dash cayenne pepper (Optional) 1 cup boiling water Directions 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. Reconstitute rice noodle mixture by pouring in 1 cup boiling water; mix well. Let sit until noodles and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Buckwheat Queen Tips Add 1/4 cup freeze-dried chicken if desired. If desired, substitute cashews for peanuts, vegetable bouillon for chicken bouillon, and flax seeds for chia seeds. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 891 Calories 24g Fat 149g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 891 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 1592mg 69% Total Carbohydrate 149g 54% Dietary Fiber 13g 45% Total Sugars 3g Protein 24g Vitamin C 60mg 300% Calcium 157mg 12% Iron 6mg 33% Potassium 808mg 17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved