How to Cook Freeze-Dried Food Out of Their Pouches

Avoid the hassle of trying to hold together a flimsy pouch of freeze-dried food while preparing it. These pouch products have been fully cooked and their contents only need to be hydrated in hot water. Remove the food from the pouch to avoid spills when trying to add liquid to a flexible pouch.

Things You'll Need

  • Cooking pot
  • Freeze-dried food pouch
  • Serving bowl
  • Plate
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Instructions

    • 1

      Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a cooking pot.

    • 2

      Pour the contents of the freeze-dried food pouch into a serving bowl.

    • 3

      Pour 1 cup to 2 cups of water over the food, according to the pouch instructions. Generally, use 1 cup for single-serve entrees or sides and 2 cups for double-portion pouches.

    • 4

      Stir the food and cover the bowl with a plate.

    • 5

      Let the food sit in the boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes or until the desired texture. Alternatively, add the food to the boiling water in the cooking pot and simmer for 10 minutes over a low fire.