Is this meal spicy?
Yes, this meal has a fair amount of spice. It is a Thai Curry, after all! However, when compared to many authentic Thai curries, it would be considered fairly mild. Heat is subjective, so if you are the type to find a medium salsa way too hot, then you might steer clear. If you have a tolerance for and enjoy spicy foods, you'll find this dish to be a nice medium-level heat.
Wait, this meal contains milk?
Allow us to explain: You may have noticed in the ingredient list that this meal contains coconut milk, which is not a dairy product. But it also states that it contains milk as a potential allergen. This is due to the very small amount of sodium caseinate—contained within the separate coconut milk powder pouch—which acts as a stabiliser for the coconut powder. Please use discretion if you have an allergy/intolerance to milk.
X Tear pouch open and REMOVE oxygen absorber and coconut milk powder pouch.
X Tear open and ADD the coconut milk powder to the contents of the bag.
X SINGLE SERVING Add one and a quarter cups (300ML) of BOILING (yes, boiling) water to bag.
X DOUBLE SERVING Add two and a half cups (600ML) of BOILING (yes, boiling) water to bag.
X STIR and reseal. HANG OUT for 20 minutes. Think about how big the universe is.
X OPEN. STIR AGAIN. EAT. SMILE.
X Rehydration will take LONGER at higher altitudes.
This spicy yellow coconut curry was our first meal to win the Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Award in 2014 and it’s still a favorite among Good To-Go loyalists.
Thai Curry
INGREDIENTS:(notice how many you can pronounce!)
Green Beans, Jasmine Rice, Onion, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peas, Coconut Milk Powder (Freshly Pressed Coconut Milk, Maltodextrin (from corn), Sodium Caseinate), Fish Sauce (Water, Anchovy Extract, Salt, Sugar), Garlic, Grape Seed Oil, Lemongrass, Dark Brown Sugar, Tamarind Concentrate (Tamarind, Water), Ginger, Turmeric Powder, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, Dried Thai Chilies, Cardamom, Yellow Mustard Seeds, Black Peppercorns, Fennel Seeds, Cloves, Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder, Bay Leaf
CONTAINS: Fish, Coconut, Milk
The heat was perfect! I loved the vegetarian nature if the meal. I would serve it to guests!
This is delicious! Solid enough calories and protein. There are backpacking meals with more protein and calories on the market, but few taste quite this good. It rehydrated well even in colder, windy conditions.
5 stars- this is very wonderful for camping!!!
Single serving was perfect for me. Flavor is excellent.
This is my absolute favorite backpacking meal ever. I really like that it has substantial vegetables, and the flavor is amazing. I usually bring 1/4 cup of cashews and add these. (They sell Thai and chili-lime flavored cashews at Trader Joes and other stores.).
