Leftover rice is really easy to dehydrate at home and it reconstitutes well. That way you can use any kind of rice you like. If you add oil when you cook the rice it doesn’t dry out with the rice, it just stays on the surface. This doesn’t seem to effect anything. Also if you grind dehydrated cooked rice by hand or pulse in a blender it’s almost congee texture when you cook it with out additional stirring or whisking needed. I like to leave a little texture rather than blend it too fine. You can dry green onions or any other toppings as well, even meat. You can even dehydrate it raw and it comes out cooked (use a recipe) it can be pasteurized after it’s dry if your concerned about it.
@campwithcol 😄 that sounds awesome, I'll keep in eye out for it! I have to warn you though, it's hard to stop experimenting once you get started drying things.
I came here to write that, but you already covered that blending the rice in advance would save so much time and fuel on the trail to get to congee texture.
Popped up on my recommended and I’m so happy, you gained a new subscriber! Love how you filmed, edited and also went right into it. Authentic and pristine. Can’t wait to see more recipes you come up with :)
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Dude I have been looking for a channel like this for so long. This is so well done. Instant subscribe. I don't even really backpack but I love the vibes here
YES! I love congee but never thought about it as a backpacking meal. Great vid. I skipped to the end to see what the finished meal looks like before I watched how it’s made. Maybe a preview would be helpful!
I make congee all the time at home. Didn't think to bring it outdoors, but you're right it's perfect! Thinking about precooking the rice at home and then dehydrating it so that it breaks down faster and you don't have to boil as long.
The algorithm suggested your vid. I am not much of a a backpacker, more of a bikepacker / randonneur. Your congee looks way better than the simple version I have been making. Thanks for the recipe.
I wonder if you could cook it most of the way in the morning then keep it in a thermal food jar for the day to almost slow cook it. I discovered the joy of congee after a trip to Indonesia. Thanks for this idea!
Clicked cause I thought you were Tim Delaghetto 😂 but stayed cause I love backpacking and finding Asian recipes to eat outside! ❤ Also I wonder if anyone has cold soaked rice then boiled it to save a bit of fuel? For some reason my stomach does not like instant rice 😢
It's interesting how rice is a morning comfort food in Asian culture. In addition to all the other non-traditional breakfast foods that become part of the meal. It does make sense, though, because rice is so versatile and can take on so many different flavors. I think I'll start out small one morning with a fresh bowl of rice topped with a fried 🍳 and some biscuit gravy.
The versatility of rice is the key I think! One of my favorite morning breakfasts is steamed white rice, a fried egg, topped with a seasoned soy sauce and green onions! Its perfect!
What is do is blitz half the rice in a food processor coarsely at home before I pack it up. It mimics the texture of instant congee that you can buy at the Asian grocery.
I was excited when I saw this come up on my feed… I am new to your channel and just subscribed! I can’t wait to go explore your channel and to see what else you have! Question, could you pre-soak the rice while you’re waking up, would that reduce cook time and or help to break the rice down more?
Ahhh thank you for subscribing!!! I can’t wait to post more for you! Got another video dropping later tonight that I’m stoked for :) I think pre soaking the rice would totally work especially if you’re there for a day 2 trip. I’ll have to test it to be certain but I think you’re right!
Great video! I’m excited to try your recipes! I wonder if you made the rice porridge with the chicken bouillon, mushrooms and green onions and then dehydrated it to reconstitute later for our UL buds?
I haven't tried it myself, but I saw somewhere if you boil the rice, not sure whether it was also fully cooked or not. Then freezing it overnight. The moisture in the rice grains breaks down a lot quicker when you eventually make it into congee. I wonder if the same principle can be used with the instant rice.
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@@campwithcolIt's a breakfast porridge that's essentially coursely ground rice. Cooks up in minutes and has a pretty creamy consistency. You should check it out!
Why are the pickled vegetables for students? 😅 I love congee though. You don’t really get instant rice as such in the UK (you can get cooked rice in sachets but they’re heavy), I wonder if you could soak regular rice for a shorter cooking time as an alternative. If I cook it at work, I normally put it in a thermos with hot water to pre-cook the rice so I only have to finish it in the microwave, but I’m not sure I’d want to carry another bottle.
No longer a backpacker....so weight isn't a concern for me but.......maybe try one of those amazon battery powered milk frothers? It's small enough in grams
@@campwithcolnot at all ☺️ They're😊 actually pretty quick and I found it much faster than rice. I haven't tried instant rice though. I've always wanted to add poha (flatten rice) but it's pretty hard to find in France.
OK, congee is not something I would think cook while backpacking, so I regard this as the godo kind of clickbait. I have to know how you did it. :D Long-soaking before cooking?
how DARE you? the equation begins and ends with knorr and only knorr. :-D you might be able to get some ease of use by getting the powdered form of bouillon in the big bottle/container and just combining them with the rice+mushroom in advance. but also a like+follow from me because doing congee for camping is brilliant.
Other than that nasty-ass shredded pig carcass you put on your food, and the disgusting chicken carcass solution you used to rehydrate, this looks hella fire. I'll make one without the carcasses of dead animals, or broths made from carcasses, and crush both miles and congee like an absolute boss.
Leftover rice is really easy to dehydrate at home and it reconstitutes well. That way you can use any kind of rice you like. If you add oil when you cook the rice it doesn’t dry out with the rice, it just stays on the surface. This doesn’t seem to effect anything.
Also if you grind dehydrated cooked rice by hand or pulse in a blender it’s almost congee texture when you cook it with out additional stirring or whisking needed. I like to leave a little texture rather than blend it too fine.
You can dry green onions or any other toppings as well, even meat. You can even dehydrate it raw and it comes out cooked (use a recipe) it can be pasteurized after it’s dry if your concerned about it.
Woaaaah I’ll have to try this! Thanks for commenting! Maybe this is a whole other video we have to try at home!
@campwithcol 😄 that sounds awesome, I'll keep in eye out for it! I have to warn you though, it's hard to stop experimenting once you get started drying things.
I came here to write that, but you already covered that blending the rice in advance would save so much time and fuel on the trail to get to congee texture.
pulverizing instant rice also helps
Popped up on my recommended and I’m so happy, you gained a new subscriber! Love how you filmed, edited and also went right into it. Authentic and pristine. Can’t wait to see more recipes you come up with :)
So glad you liked the video! More to come for sure! Thanks for coming along, i'm stoked that you're here :)
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Dude I have been looking for a channel like this for so long. This is so well done. Instant subscribe. I don't even really backpack but I love the vibes here
Thanks for subscribing!!! Glad you're digging the vibes.
Exactly what you said. I’ve been looking for a good channel to help with recipe inspo and this is perfect! Keep it up Col!
It REALLY helps when people make recipes for one time eating/one person! Thank you so much
You’re so welcome! Most of my recipes are catered that way!
YES! I love congee but never thought about it as a backpacking meal. Great vid. I skipped to the end to see what the finished meal looks like before I watched how it’s made. Maybe a preview would be helpful!
You're right, a sneak peek would be awesome! Thanks for the idea!
Damn this video is high quality!! Great commentary, great cooking, great filming and editing!!
Thank you so much for watching! Means a lot to me!
This looks so good for a savory breakfast option - i get tired of oatmeal and sweet stuff but i also want something warm. I can't wait to try this 😊
I’ve got another GREAT breakfast dropping next week! It’s one of my favourites!
Congee is sooo hydrating! The best!
Literally COMFORT food!!!
I make congee all the time at home. Didn't think to bring it outdoors, but you're right it's perfect! Thinking about precooking the rice at home and then dehydrating it so that it breaks down faster and you don't have to boil as long.
I know right?! It's such an easy, warm, and comforting meal! That is a GENIUS idea!!! I should try this in a video to come :)
Incredible stuff, can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
I’m excited for you to try it! Let me know how it goes!!!
The algorithm suggested your vid. I am not much of a a backpacker, more of a bikepacker / randonneur. Your congee looks way better than the simple version I have been making. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you for coming along and subscribing!!!! I’m planning a few bikepacking trips this year so maybe you can help me out!
Great video…love your brightness! Congee…smash up the rice first! Nothing like a warm bowl of congee! 👍
Thank you! Smashing up the rice is a great idea!!!!
In the Philippines, we call it LUGAW! 😍 Never tried pork floss before! Such a good idea to make it out at camp!
I’ll have to try some Lugaw on my next trip! I wonder how its different!
“Hopefully we have enough rice” 😂 this tune will run through my head next time we cook rice in the backcountry! 6:31
hahahahah, I didnt even remember saying that!
I wonder if you could cook it most of the way in the morning then keep it in a thermal food jar for the day to almost slow cook it.
I discovered the joy of congee after a trip to Indonesia. Thanks for this idea!
I’m glad you discovered the joy of congee! I’m sure your technique could work! I’m pretty sure cold soaking congee could also work :)
Oops cold soaking your rice!
congee is a banger
Clicked cause I thought you were Tim Delaghetto 😂 but stayed cause I love backpacking and finding Asian recipes to eat outside! ❤ Also I wonder if anyone has cold soaked rice then boiled it to save a bit of fuel? For some reason my stomach does not like instant rice 😢
Hahaha how is this the second time I’ve gotten this comment!
I totally think that cold soaking rice would work. I’ll test it out to be sure!
It's interesting how rice is a morning comfort food in Asian culture. In addition to all the other non-traditional breakfast foods that become part of the meal. It does make sense, though, because rice is so versatile and can take on so many different flavors. I think I'll start out small one morning with a fresh bowl of rice topped with a fried 🍳 and some biscuit gravy.
The versatility of rice is the key I think! One of my favorite morning breakfasts is steamed white rice, a fried egg, topped with a seasoned soy sauce and green onions! Its perfect!
What is do is blitz half the rice in a food processor coarsely at home before I pack it up. It mimics the texture of instant congee that you can buy at the Asian grocery.
I was excited when I saw this come up on my feed… I am new to your channel and just subscribed! I can’t wait to go explore your channel and to see what else you have!
Question, could you pre-soak the rice while you’re waking up, would that reduce cook time and or help to break the rice down more?
Ahhh thank you for subscribing!!! I can’t wait to post more for you! Got another video dropping later tonight that I’m stoked for :)
I think pre soaking the rice would totally work especially if you’re there for a day 2 trip. I’ll have to test it to be certain but I think you’re right!
Great video! I’m excited to try your recipes! I wonder if you made the rice porridge with the chicken bouillon, mushrooms and green onions and then dehydrated it to reconstitute later for our UL buds?
That’s a great idea! I need to buy a dehydrator and get on with creating awesome dehydrated meals!!!
I'd always wondered about congee for backpacking!
Now you know!!!!
This video is awesome
Thank you so much!!!
Love the video Col!
Appreciate you watching!!! More to come!
Suggested and subbed. Excited to find you. Great vid!
Thank you for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the content!
I haven't tried it myself, but I saw somewhere if you boil the rice, not sure whether it was also fully cooked or not. Then freezing it overnight. The moisture in the rice grains breaks down a lot quicker when you eventually make it into congee. I wonder if the same principle can be used with the instant rice.
That is verrry interesting! I’ve never heard of that technique before. I was thinking about cooking and then dehydrating the rice?
Love your content! Quick question, which Arcteryx jacket is that you're wearing in the video? It's awesome!
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You could probably use cream of rice to make it super quick as well
What is cream of rice? I’ve never heard of it!!
@@campwithcolIt's a breakfast porridge that's essentially coursely ground rice. Cooks up in minutes and has a pretty creamy consistency. You should check it out!
How the dji mic stood on your Arcteryx? 🤔 😁
Magnet!
Hell yeah
yessir!
Why are the pickled vegetables for students? 😅 I love congee though. You don’t really get instant rice as such in the UK (you can get cooked rice in sachets but they’re heavy), I wonder if you could soak regular rice for a shorter cooking time as an alternative. If I cook it at work, I normally put it in a thermos with hot water to pre-cook the rice so I only have to finish it in the microwave, but I’m not sure I’d want to carry another bottle.
Hahahah pickled veggies are affordable!!! You could 100% try cold soaking the rice! I wonder how that would go!
Congee at work is the VIBE!
good vibes
Thanks! The goal is to bring the vibes every video!
Need some 100 year old egg that would bring out the taste too.
Omg yes. My fav
No longer a backpacker....so weight isn't a concern for me but.......maybe try one of those amazon battery powered milk frothers? It's small enough in grams
Thats true!!! That might whip it up real nice!
Great video and I will be trying this but I thought this was a Seabus meme with that North Van Bro uniform
Hahahah gotta represent my BC people! North Van Bro uniform kills me tho 😅
Ha I used the same flavour base but with split red lentils
Ooooh don’t lentils take a while to heat up?
@@campwithcolnot at all ☺️ They're😊 actually pretty quick and I found it much faster than rice. I haven't tried instant rice though. I've always wanted to add poha (flatten rice) but it's pretty hard to find in France.
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Thanks for watching!!
Are you Timdalagetto?
Haha how is this the second time I’ve gotten this comment!
my guy i thought you were Tim.
I know a lot of Tim’s!
@ nah man. Chantaransu
Did y’all announce the two jet boil winners?
We had a complication but it’s resolved now! Announcing the winner tomorrow!!
OK, congee is not something I would think cook while backpacking, so I regard this as the godo kind of clickbait. I have to know how you did it. :D Long-soaking before cooking?
It's not as difficult as you think! Just check out the recipe and you'll be making it on your next backpacking trip!
how DARE you? the equation begins and ends with knorr and only knorr. :-D
you might be able to get some ease of use by getting the powdered form of bouillon in the big bottle/container and just combining them with the rice+mushroom in advance. but also a like+follow from me because doing congee for camping is brilliant.
HAHAHA I LOVE Knorr too! Thanks for coming along and subscribing!
Other than that nasty-ass shredded pig carcass you put on your food, and the disgusting chicken carcass solution you used to rehydrate, this looks hella fire. I'll make one without the carcasses of dead animals, or broths made from carcasses, and crush both miles and congee like an absolute boss.
Hahahah you should make it with dehydrated mushrooms and mushroom stock!