Dehydrated Seafood Curry – Making Dehydrated Meals for Camping

 

Check out our dehydrated seafood curry recipe. Seafood curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the goodness of various seafood ingredients with a rich and savory curry sauce.

This seafood curry recipe is made with ingredients we can easily find at the local grocery store and can be dehydrated at home.

By making homemade dehydrated camping meals, you’ll be loading up on the flavors and textures you know you’ll crave in the outdoors and avoid ingredients that don’t agree with you.

So, let’s get started.

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Supplies and Tools Needed for Dehydrated Seafood Curry

Supplies and tools are minimal; nothing special is needed for this recipe.

  • Several 1-quart zip-top bags
  • Heavy-duty paper towels
  • Labeling materials such as masking tape and waterproof all-weather pen
Shown are the dehydrated ingredients for this seafood curry recipe.  Shown from the lower left going clockwise:  one dehydrated shrimp, two dehydrated imitation crab, three dehydrated white rice made with vegetable broth, four dehydrated peas and carrots, five spices and seasonings including, curry powder, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red chili flake, six dehydrated onion, and seven dehydrated jalapeno peppers which are optional. | Dehydrated seafood curry dry mix ingredients. | Dehydrated seafood curry. | Making dehydrated meals for camping. | Homemade dehydrated meal recipes. | How to make your own dehydrated camping food. | Homemade dehydrated camping meals. | Homemade dehydrated backpacking meals.
The dehydrated seafood curry dry mix ingredients. From left to right:
1) dehydrated shrimp
2) dehydrated imitation crab
3) dehydrated white rice made with vegetable broth
4) dehydrated peas and carrots
5) spices and seasonings, curry powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red chili flake
6) dehydrated onion
7) dehydrated jalapeno peppers

Dehydrated Seafood Curry Dry Ingredients

This recipe makes one serving, approximately 140 grams of dry mix.

Dehydrated Seafood Curry Dry Ingredient Notes

Use your favorite curry powder. Curry powder is a blend of spices based on regional preferences and individual recipes. Some common spices in curry powder are turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger, chili powders of all types, mustard seed, fenugreek, clove, and cinnamon.

We are omitting volume measurements as we update our recipes. Measuring dehydrated ingredients by weight makes for a more consistent product. The most accurate way to measure ingredients is by weight because minor differences in measuring can lead to substantial differences in the recipe’s outcome.

At-Home Preparation

Combine all the dry ingredients into a single food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag for the best storage results. The sharp edges of dehydrated ingredients will likely cause micro-punctures in lesser-quality zip-top plastic bags.

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A compact, lightweight, and easy-to-carry homemade dehydrated camping meal. This is our seafood curry dry mix in a quality name-brand zip-top bag. The contents, including the zip-top bag, weigh approximately 140 grams.

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Be sure to include a short note with the name of the dish and detailed preparation instructions. We have included printable and detailed preparation instructions at the end of this page.

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Preparing to make our seafood curry. We can have a hot meal ready to eat in 30 minutes or less with our homemade dehydrated camping meals.

Optimize Food Protection for Storage and Travel

Double bagging, using two zip-top bags with a separator, is an option to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration and to protect the food’s integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.

The Scott Shop towels brand makes an excellent bag separator. These multipurpose paper towels are thicker than the average heavy-duty paper towel. As a multitasker, repurpose these towels for the after-meal cleanup activities.

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These Scott brand heavy-duty paper towels help protect your homemade dehydrated camping food meal packets. The rough edges and sharp ends of dehydrated foods very often compromise lesser-quality zip-top bags. Wrapping the inner zip-top bag with a few heavy-duty paper towels before placing it in the outer zip-top bag helps to guard against micro-punctures that may cause leaks and water penetration. This way, the food packets remain viable in the field or pantry storage.

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In the Field Preparation

Empty the contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot. 

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We emptied the seafood curry dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into our stainless-steel coffee mug. The next step will be to add water so it begins to hydrate.

Measure in enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add just a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for at least five minutes. Stir several times, and add more water as needed to keep the ingredients covered and well-saturated.

Shown is the stainless-steel camping mug that we poured in enough water to cover the dry mix. Then we added a tad bit more water.  Next, we will give everything a good stir, then let stand and rehydrate for at least five minutes.  We'll stir it every minute or so to keep everything well saturated with water.   Add more water if needed. | Adding water to the seafood curry dry mix. | Dehydrated seafood curry. | Making dehydrated meals for camping. | Homemade dehydrated meal recipes. | How to make your own dehydrated camping food. | Homemade dehydrated camping meals. | Homemade dehydrated backpacking meals.
We poured in enough water to cover the dry mix and then some. Next, we will give everything a good stir, then let stand and rehydrate for at least five minutes. We’ll stir it every minute or so to keep everything well saturated with water. Add more water if needed.

So why not add all the water at once? You certainly can, but we are metering in the water, so we don’t end up with a product that is too dry or soupy. Adding water in smaller amounts works best for our Dehydrator Chef recipes.

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We are heating the seafood curry mix. We’ll bring it to a boil, then turn down the flame so it just simmers for at least two minutes. Frequent stirring, all the way to the bottom will keep it from burning.

Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix.   After coming to a boil, if your stove is capable of a low-heat simmer, turn the flame down to reduce the chance of burning.

Practice this dehydrated camping meal recipe several times at home before preparing it for the first time out in the field so you know what to expect. Use the very same camp cookware and dinnerware to work through all the how-to unknowns. 

After two or more minutes of simmering, stirring, and mixing the ingredients, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for at least 15 to 20 minutes more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.

Shown is the cooking seafood curry, which absorbed quite a bit of water and we need to add a tad bit more. We’ll monitor it closely during the brief 2-minute boil and simmer.  Frequent stirring is crucial in avoiding burnt, stuck-on food. |  Dehydrated seafood curry. | Making dehydrated meals for camping. | Homemade dehydrated meal recipes. | How to make your own dehydrated camping food. | Homemade dehydrated camping meals. | Homemade dehydrated backpacking meals.
The dehydrated seafood curry dry mix has absorbed quite a bit of water and we need to add a tad bit more. Closely monitoring the brief 2-minute boil and simmer and frequent stirring is crucial in avoiding burnt, stuck-on food.

Add any additional seasoning, such as hot sauce, for some added spice.

If logistics permits, naan bread is a fantastic curry accompaniment for mopping up or scooping up all of the goods from your cooking pot. Naan bread also assists with easy cleanup.

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Our seafood curry is ready to eat. Can you smell that? It smells good! This is one really delicious homemade dehydrated camping meal recipe. You can see pieces of shrimp, crab, rice, peas, and carrots, all coated in a spicy, warm, and flavorful curry sauce.

Dehydrated Seafood Curry Nutrition Information

Calories: 511kcal | Total Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol:  26mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Carbohydrate: 46g | Dietary Fiber:  6g | Sugar: 19g| Protein: 28g

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Try out this dehydrated seafood curry recipe for a flavorful, lightweight meal out in the field or on the trail. Shrimp, crab, rice, and dehydrated vegetables rehydrate easily with a spice blend of curry powder, black pepper, and optional chili flakes for a touch of heat. A drizzle of olive or avocado oil adds richness, while the dehydrated jalapeno slices bring an extra kick for those who like it spicy. This is a great option for anyone making dehydrated meals for camping or stocking up on homemade dehydrated backpacking meals.

Dehydrated Seafood Curry

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Try out this dehydrated seafood curry recipe for a flavorful, lightweight meal out in the field or on the trail. Shrimp, crab, rice, and dehydrated vegetables rehydrate easily with a spice blend of curry powder, black pepper, and optional chili flakes for a touch of heat. A drizzle of olive or avocado oil adds richness, while the dehydrated jalapeno slices bring an extra kick for those who like it spicy. This is a great option for anyone making dehydrated meals for camping or stocking up on homemade dehydrated backpacking meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dehydrated Camping Meal
Cuisine Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
Servings 1
Calories 511 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil (optional, stored in a leak-proof container)

Instructions
 

At Home Preparation

  • Add the dry ingredients to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the zip-top with the contents and the date.
    50 grams dehydrated rice, 15 grams dehydrated onion, 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices, crushed
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  • Store the leak-proof containers of cooking oil in your cooking pot or with your camp kitchen spices and condiment packets.

Packaging

  • Wrap the zip-top bag with a heavy-duty paper towel to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration due to the sharp edges of the dehydrated ingredients and to protect the food's integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
  • Add the paper towel wrapped dry mix bag to the last food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag and label it with the contents and the date.

In the Field Preparation

  • Empty the dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot. 
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  • Add enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for a minimum of five minutes.
  • Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix. After coming to a boil, turn the flame down to a simmer to reduce the chance of burning.
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  • After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest, hydrate, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
  • If desired, add a bit of the healthy cooking oil from the leak-proof container. Stir to combine.
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Notes

Canned ingredient used in this recipe may include added salt. It is assumed that some, but not all, of the sodium content would be drained away with the canning liquid when processed for dehydration. So the actual sodium may be less than shown above.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 140gCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1091mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19g

Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

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Dehydrated Seafood Curry Preparation Instructions

Include these detailed preparation instructions with your dehydrated meal for use in the field or at the campsite.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dehydrated Camping Meal
Cuisine: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
Keyword: dehydrated camping meal recipes, dehydrated seafood curry, make your own dehydrated meals, recipes using dehydrated food
Yield: 1

Equipment

  • camp kitchen equipment (including camping stove, cooking pot, utensils, etc.)

Instructions

  • Empty the dehydrated seafood curry dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into your cooking pot.
    1 serving dehydrated seafood curry dry mix
  • Pour in enough water to cover the dry mix, then add a tad bit more.
  • Cover and let the dry ingredients hydrate in your camp cookware for at least five minutes.  Stir all of the way to the bottom now and again. Add more water if the hydrating mix gets too dry.
  • Next, on your cooking stove and over a medium flame, bring the mix to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • After bringing the mix to a boil, turn the stove down to a low simmer for two minutes.
  • After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for 15 to 20 minutes or more allowing the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
  • Finally, after the seafood curry mix has rested for 15 to 20 minutes, add some of that optional cooking oil and stir to mix. Enjoy!

Notes

Repurpose the heavy-duty paper towels for the after-meal cleanup activities.

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