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Backcountry Shrimp Fried Rice

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Okay, this recipe is killer. The sweetness of shrimp, combined with the crunch of vegetables, and the aromatic essence of spices and seasonings will not disappoint. It's also packed with over 44g of protein and 61g of carbs – making it a fantastic meal to refuel on adventures. 
COOKING METHOD: Dehydrating
Course Main Course
Servings 1
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Dehydrating Time 21 hours
Total Time 21 hours 30 minutes

Notable Equipment

  • 1 Dehydrator
  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 6 dehydrated shrimp
  • 1 tbsp dehydrated egg or egg powder
  • ¾ cup dehydrated or instant rice
  • 1 tbsp dehydrated green peas
  • 1 tbsp dehydrated carrots
  • 2 tbsps dehydrated corn
  • 1 tsp dehydrated onion
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder, or to preference
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger, or to preference
  • 1 pinch salt, or to preference
  • 1 pinch pepper, or to preference
  • 1-2 tbsps soy sauce, see notes

Instructions

  • Simply combine all dehydrated ingredients in a sealable container.

SPECIFIC DEHYDRATING INSTRUCTIONS:

    Dehydrating Rice: (click to learn more about dehydrating rice)

    • 1.  Cook rice according to instructions.
    • 2. If using left over rice, and it’s a clumpy, rinse under water and lightly massage to break up clumps as much as possible.
    • 3. If adding soy sauce, do so now and stir to combine. 
    • 4. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the grains (although unrealistic to separate each grain, avoid large clumping and over lapping as much as possible) 
    • 5. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 105°F for about 2-3 hours

    Dehydrating Shrimp:

    • 1. Steam or pan-fry the shrimp (in water - not oil) for about 3 minutes.
    • 2. Combine shrimp with marinade in a container. Marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.
    • 3. Disperse shrimp on a dehydrating tray and dehydrate at 160℉  for approx 6 hours.
    • Note: You can dehydrate the shrimp & egg at the same time

    Dehydrating Egg: (click to learn more about dehydrating eggs)

    • 1. Cook the eggs without using any oils or additives: scrambled or omelette style is recommended; scrambled is typically easier to avoid sticking.
    • 2. If doing omelette style: Once cooked and cooled, slice into unison sized strips or bite sized squares.
    • 3. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (avoid over lapping as much as possible). 
    • 4. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 160°F for about 8 hours.
    • Note: You can dehydrate the shrimp & egg at the same time

    Dehydrating Vegetables:

    • Below are general instructions for vegetables; they can be dehydrated at the same time since they require the same temperature. See notes for links to more specific dehydrating instructions
    • 1. Slice vegetables into ¼″ thick pieces.
    • 2. Fresh carrots, fresh corn and white onion should be blanched (omit if using red onion or frozen or canned carrots/corn)
    • 3. Drain any canned vegetables
    • 4. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (avoid over lapping).
    • 5. Place in the dehydrator and dehydrate at 135°F for about 8-10 hours 

    Notes

    • Soy Sauce: If you're using store-bought instant rice (or not infusing your at home dehydrated rice with soy sauce), you'll want to pack some out with you to add before you enjoy your meal. 
    • Eggs & meat protein are considered higher-risk ingredients when it comes to at-home dehydrating for long-term storage. For added food safety, consider storing your prepped meal in the freezer until you’re ready to head out on your trip.
      To learn more about high risk ingredients, check out our post Dehydrating Dont’s: Foods to Avoid and Ingredients to Handle With Care
    • Pro-tip: Label the container you're storing it in with the rehydrating instructions 
    • You can marinate the shrimp before dehydrating if you like. Use any oil-free marinade. I like using a combination of hot sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and teriyaki or soy sauce.  
    • Dehydrating times may vary (the thickness, water and fat content of the ingredients, as well as the humidity and altitude of your environment will impact dehydrating time)
    Links to Dehydrating Specifics: 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 44gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
    Keywords: dehydrated

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