How Do You Cook Rice for Backpacking?

By Robert Palmer

Cooking rice for backpacking trips can seem like a daunting task, but if done correctly, it can be an easy and enjoyable part of your outdoor experience.

Choose the Right Rice

The first step in cooking rice for backpacking trips is to choose the right type of rice. Long-grain varieties such as jasmine or basmati are ideal because they cook more evenly than short-grain varieties. Brown rice is also a great choice because it has more nutrients and fiber than white rice, and it cooks faster than white rice. If you’re looking for quick and easy preparation, instant or precooked rice is also an option.

Prepare the Rice Properly

Once you’ve chosen the right type of rice, prepare it properly before cooking. Start by rinsing the grains under cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove any excess starch or dirt that may have been on the grains.

After rinsing, transfer the grains to a pot with twice as much cold water as there are grains of rice. For example, if you have one cup of dry rice, add two cups of cold water to the pot.

Cooking Rice While Backpacking

When it comes time to cook your backpacking trip’s meal, bring a pot with enough water to cover your prepared grains of rice (the same amount as before). Bring this pot to a boil over medium heat and add your prepared grains of rice – stirring them gently every few minutes so they don’t stick together too much. When all the water has been absorbed by the grains, reduce your heat to low and cover your pot with a lid – leaving it alone for about 20 minutes while it cooks all the way through without burning or sticking too much. After 20 minutes have passed, remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving!

Conclusion:

Cooking rice for backpacking trips can be an easy and enjoyable part of outdoor dining if done correctly! Start by choosing long-grain varieties such as jasmine or basmati that cook more evenly than short-grain varieties; then prepare them properly by rinsing them under cold water until the water runs clear – adding twice as much cold water as there are grains of rice before bringing them to a boil over medium heat; finally reduce your heat to low once all the water has been absorbed and cover with a lid for about 20 minutes while it cooks all the way through without burning or sticking too much – resulting in perfectly cooked deliciousness!