Freeze-dried eggs are an incredibly useful and versatile way to store eggs, whether for the short or long term. Freeze-dried raw eggs reconstitute quickly with a bit of cool water, and are perfect for use in all manner of recipes. Freeze-dried scrambled eggs, on the other hand, are best...
While I was really excited and pleased to use the freeze-dried veggies, to save even more money in the long run I would recommendbuying a dehydratorand using fresh veggies in bulk. If you backpack often, the dehydrator should pay itself off in no time, as the freeze-dried alternatives are...
Although many outdoors trekkers purchase commercially freeze dried or dehydrated foods, there are also many reasons to dehydrate your own food. Doing it yourself you have complete control over the food and its quality, including using your favorite family recipes. You may also find it to be signi...
Yes, you can, but they are a poor substitute for fresh, dried mushrooms. They have a rubberized texture, are usually much saltier, but do translate to a seasoned powder well. How long do dehydrated mushrooms last? Properly stored, dried mushrooms last quite a few years, though the ‘safe...
Fresh garlicis known to have a sweet flavor, especially when roasted to a delicious creamy texture. It’s mild enough to be used as a spread if you’re so inclined (which I am, please and thank you). Freeze-dried or dehydrated garlicthat you can reconstitute is a great staple to keep...
To reconstitute shallots just cover them in water and let them stand for 5 minutes and then drain them. For raw dishes, such as salads, just toss them into the dish. They have enough internal moisture to reconstitute themselves. Why do onions make you cry?
If you’re short on freezer space, you can boil the stock down to a concentrate or even homemade bouillon cubes that you can reconstitute later with more water. When I’ve done this in the past, it took hours to boil down, but the cubes were very handy to have stashed in the freez...
You can keep them as powders for your cooking, or you can reconstitute them into a paste by putting them in a bowl with a little bit of liquid (water, broth, etc.) until you get the consistency you are looking for in your paste. ...
You can also freeze milk, but you can keep far more milk onhand if you make dry milk a basic pantry item. It works just fine for baking and cooking, and is even pretty good for drinking. (For drinking, dry milk tastes better if you reconstitute it then refrigerate it overnight before...