Camping or hiking anywhere in the world sometimes means visiting remote rural areas where there are few or no shops, restaurants or amenities. While that is the point, to get away from cities and artificial lights, the camping or hiking experience still needs to be an enjoyable one and not a nightmare where campers are left dreaming of good food.
No-one on vacation wants to spend hours preparing elaborate camp food meals. Armed with the correct ingredients and one or two camping food recipes is all it takes to make the trip wonderful for all concerned.
Super-Quick Chicken Camping Meal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white rice (or more, depending on quantity of campers)
- pinch salt
- 2 cups water
- a handful of carrot pieces
- 2 cups of diced pre-cooked chicken or left over chicken strips
- 1 packet of ham, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 8 peppadew peppers or chopped spring onions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons mustard sauce
- 2 tablespoons chutney
Method:
1. Place rice, salt, water and carrots into a pot and cook until water is almost absorbed.
2. Add all other ingredients, stir well, and enjoy!
Frying Pan Pizza
Ideal camping food. Campers are sure to love this fresh pizza recipe.
Ingredients for 2 medium pizzas:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons butter or oil
Ingredients for topping:
- 1 tin tomato paste
- 1 cup grated cheese
- pinch of oregano
- salt to taste
- Other indgredients as desired, such as tinned pineapple or chopped ham
Method:
- Add water to the flour, baking powder and salt
- knead each until it forms a soft dough
- Heat the oil or butter in a pan
- Flatten one half of the pizza bases and place in a pan then lower the heat
- Keep it on the heat for 2 minutes or so until the bottom of the base is slightly brown
- Turn out the pizza base, spread half of the tomato paste and sprinkle over the cheese, seasoning and remaining ingredients.
- Return to the pan, covering with a lid and remove when the base is firm and the cheese has melted.
The above pizza recipe ingredients can also be used to make camper's bread rolls. Instead of flattening the dough, allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes, shape into rolls and then bake over a low heat.
Camper's Dessert Recipe:
Easy camping recipe for dessert:
Ingredients:
1 x carton of long-life custard
1/2 pack finger cookies
1 tablespoon Port or Sherry wine
1 x tin of fruit pieces
Method:
Break cookies into small pieces and place in individual mugs or bowls
Drizzle the port or sherry over and allow to soak in
Divide the fruit and top with warmed up custard.
More Camping Ideas and Recipes that may Interest the Reader:
Pork Fillet Potjie: A one pot meal cooked in a cast iron pot, ideal for camping.
The article Best Camping gear for African Vacations gives the reader a comprehensive checklist for camping equipment for trips into the bush.
A camper can't be too careful when it comes to finding clean, safe water to drink. Have a look at this article on How to Find the Best Travel Water Filters.
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