Korean Inspired Hiking Meals

[@gokucrazy22]

I have recommendations!!! So as someone who grew up eating Korean food, it's hard on me on trail when I dont have korean flavors available. So I've also been experimenting with recipes and dehydrated foods that would be one pot recipes. 1. Kimchi jjigae - minute rice - dehydrated kimchi (I do my own) - dehydrated green onion (or dried minced onion if you can't dehydrate your own green onions) - Korean Chili flakes - salt - garlic powder - dehydrated tofu - dehydrated ground beef 2. Doenjang jjigae - minute rice - dehydrated doenjang (you can spread it out thin and dehydrate it) - dehydrated tofu - dried minced onion 3. Bibimbap - minute rice - dehydrated mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, etc) - dehydrated bulgogi (I use ground beef with some breadcrumbs, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder) - Dehydrated kimchi - gochujang - sesame seeds Also, I'm sure you already know, but there are also packets of instant miso soup powder that I find are a perfect fix on the trail in the morning

[@andymytys]

Here I am, planning meals for my thru-hike of the Northville-Placid trail next week, getting ready to go to my local Asian grocery store, and this video pops up. PERFECT!

[@YongsungKim]

I am a Korean, live in California and love hiking. This video inspired me to be more creative in cooking on trail and do more Mukbang. LOL. I've been following your channel since the beginning. Keep inspiring the world Elina.

[@kimdokkyu]

honestly thank you very much for this video. I loved it! I'm korean american living in LA, USA. My friends are doing a sectiton hike of the JMT and these receipie ideas give us so many ideas! Thank you.

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Nice work, Elina. I'm half Korean myself, based in ChCh, so it's nice to see such familiar foods on the track. :)

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

KEK! My eyes bugged out at the amount of gochujang you used for that teensy pot! I love it. I keep gochujang around for my Dad's budae jjigae recipe.

[@jandal8905]

I lived in South Korea for 4 years before coming home to through-hike Te Araroa. Korean food is fantastic! It hadn't occured to me to cook it on-trail... Gochujang will certainly keep you regular in the back-country.

[@LetsTrekTogether]

As two who moved to and currently living in Seoul after thru hiking the AT, this video holds a very special place in our hearts. Thanks Elina for highlighting such a wonderful culture and their cuisine!

[@sungk3962]

This is most popular food Koreans eat when they go camping: Get a round griddle (something similar to Tembo Tusk), put a big fat juicy Pork Belly on that griddle and cook them. When done cooking the pork belly, move them to lower heat area of the griddle. Get a big jar of kimchi and dump a lot of kimchi in the middle and cook them using lard (remember pork belly). Put other vegetables if desired since vegetables cooked in lard taste better. Place both pork belly and kimchi on a lettuce (something similar to lettuce cup) and eat them together. When done eating, add cooked rice to make kimchi fried rice with leftover kimchi and pork belly, cooked in lard. Enjoy!

[@ElinaOsborne]

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[@주영-u9b]

Hi I'm korean hiker who loves your channel. very glad to see korean food as hiking meals!

[@filiphansen5375]

I have to find some of those out of focus flavours! I think figuring out what to eat is one of the hardest things while hiking; awesome with some inspiration!

[@eungsikchoi7023]

Hi안녕하세요 Wow. That's cool Westerners i met also liked bulgogi(불고기) & japchae(잡채) among korean food. Now you're a good cook... I hope to see korean mountain or trail someday. Many people like hiking in korea. It's good to go around in the fall(sep~Nov). Personally, i recommend jirisan montain or seoraksan mountain. I also recommend jeju Dulle-gil for trail. I'm enjoying your video. I hope you healty and have fun every day. Thank you(감사합니다) .from s.korea.

[@jonmorris9779]

Love your recipes and awesome presentation.

[@injaelee3227]

That's cool! using Korean ingredients for your hiking meals!

[@ld71sc2]

Elina you are taking me back to some great times! My best friend’s mom is Korean and my friend and I were roommates in our 20s. She would mail giant pickle jars full of Kim Chee to our place. Dinner was Kim Chee and rice at least three days a week. We kept it in the fridge and even the ice smelled like Kim Chee. Thanks for the video 🙏

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

the way you write kimchi makes it sound like you're talking about a person called Chee getting mailed in giant pickle jars to your place 😂😂😂😂

[@robopecha]

@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 lol i love this! :D

[@ld71sc2]

@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 oops 😂

[@AhimsaKerp]

Great video. Actual Korean hiking food essentials, in my experience, are whole cucumbers, ramyun, and (for after the hike) makgeolli.

[@jesswaller9015]

Thank you for blessing us with this!!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Hi Elina....seeing you have posted a vid always makes me smile...im an old guy...I love your videos....thanks for sharing...now I can watch your vid...stay safe & happy !!

[@liannewilson86]

How funny this popped up on my feed! I also grew up in the same korean cult. And therefore korean food has also left a huge impression on me and I still love it and cook it to this day. I enjoyed the video and all of your ideas. Thanks!

[@matthewgourdin2174]

As a multi day hiker and a lover of Korean food, you're doing God's work. I just planned the food for my next hike.

[@judeoliver5256]

Guess what I made for dinner tonight!!! Fabulous ideas, Elina!

[@VirtualTurtleGames]

Niice, gotta love this! I went fully plant-based a year ago and at first I was like "is it even feasible on trail?", but it turns out it's so easy! So many vegan pre-made dried meals in stores now, and videos like this with really good trail recipes! Keep inspiring!

[@chemistryflavored]

Just made the first recipe today (at home) simply because I needed a lunch and had everything. Delish. Will make on trail!

[@johnnyfisher825]

You inspired me some other idea of hiking meals. Upto now my meal were instant soup, oat, Ramen and home made biltong. Any way I am a Korean Kiwi. Go further, enjoy life!

[@jensweg5405]

Danke fürs zeigen…🙏👍

[@elund408]

The youtube recipe makers spend weeks making the recipe, then have most of the ingredients in little bowls to make mixing easy. Great recipes, i'm going to try these for backpacking I think ill try instant rice for the first one to give it more mass.

[@thomascrew8268]

During my last hike on the Pinhoti Trail a friend offered to make me some Korean noodles for lunch in exchange for my mashed potatoes. It was a first for me...but I was hooked. Thanks for sharing.

[@gretchenlopez787]

I cannot wait to try these!! I love gojuchang, I lways have it on hand.

[@hikingfool1]

Thanks Elina. I enjoy your channel and hope to visit NZ someday . It's always nice to try different options for meals . Keep the videos coming. Tim C.

[@shereemaebalangue1296]

Thank you for this. I could really appreciate it and enjoyed this video. I have to try this some time :) cheers!

[@stevenvarner9806]

Thanks Elina. Always looking for new vegan trail recipes!

[@DexterA-tk3xn]

Hello Elina, I was born in S. Korea and I think these recipes are legit. Thank you for sharing them. :)

[@SigfridSWE]

Awesome! I love Korean food. Bulgogi are one of my favorits 😊 Never thought about doing it on trail

[@0x4d46]

Yeees, more of these please! It looks super tasty and I could really use some variation in my hiking meals 😅

[@luboyanev]

This should be a very nice addition to my plain couscous and ramen dinners :D Thanks for sharing!

[@markcummings6856]

Looks delicious. Thanks

[@kiwdwks]

Looks awesome...thank you!

[@st.yoooooooon]

Korean food is not easy to take it on the trail. I just took ramen on the PCT. Thank you for reminding me of the trail

[@garthrogers2269]

Love the recipe suggestions. Will have to modify due to mushrooms being... bleh... but that's just a me thing.

[@NotAnotherAdventure]

These look incredible, will definitely try these next time we're on a trail!

[@MattShafter]

This video is timely. I'm moving away from bagged food. There are several veggies that hold up on trail much better that you think. What size is you pot?

[@meganhantz570]

Hi there! I love your channel. I’m hiking part of the PCT in a month and would love to make these! One question - how did you take the gochujang when it has to be refrigerated? P.S. they only had a 40 lb tub at the store so obviously I bought it 🤣

[@ryanryan7213]

Yes I’m also curious

[@bob-ny6kn]

I have become quite fond of your deck. (p.s. lived in Korea for a bunch of years... their flavors are missed)

[@mkn309]

Love your vids! One question though, do you hike with soy sauce and vinegar in your pack?

[@AllenSchubert]

I'm liking these recipes! Maybe I'll try some late at night when I want a quick snack! I like that they are easy to make. But, how would you pack that Gochujang or would you put it in a smaller container? Anyway, thanks for this video!!

[@natalievuong5468]

I was ALSO wondering this! Maybe you just have to bring the whole thing (they come in varying sizes in the grocery store) since it can be a base in many recipes. I was also thinking tiny squeeze bottles.

[@ElinaOsborne]

Smaller container I'd say - I have seen it come in smaller containers also! But yes, squeezy bottles would also work!

[@elliemay3147]

Could the Gochujang be dehydrated? If you know the amount used in the recipe, could it be dehydrated by serving size? Then could package it with the noodles in a ziploc bag.

[@robopecha]

i love this! i love korean food, but i never thought about making it as hiking food. i love the idea to just bring those ingredients and then mix them in different ways. definitely going to try those recipes soon. 감사합니다. ps: was that you in hanbok? i am definitely curious to find out more about this mysterious cult... :D pps: hiking the baekdudaegan is also on my hiking bucket list..

[@jennymarshall8334]

*checks Elian’s channel every week to see if a te araroa video was uploaded*

[@andymytys]

Crushed peanuts on top of a couple of these recipes would be a nice addition, IMO.

[@robopecha]

but not very korean, if you wanna stay with the theme.

[@andymytys]

@@robopecha yeah, I think Elina pretty much said the ship had sailed when it came to authenticity. Trail meals are very “inspired by” as ingredients can be hard to come by and the body is craving calories. The best thing about Asian food is the spices - very palatable on trail.

[@robopecha]

@@andymytys i think she meant the exact dishes. the ingredients are very korean. its about getting the typical korean taste. not some random "asian" taste.

[@andymytys]

@@robopecha I get it. But from a hiker’s standpoint, especially long-distance hiking resupplying as you go, pickings can be awfully slim. You start with a targeted dish/taste profile and then get as close as you can with what’s on hand, and sometimes even if you can get it perfect, the body craves more in the way of calories / protein so you have to add something like a spoonful of olive oil or peanuts to the top. Yes, you get something more “Asian” and less specific to an original country’s kitchen, but you’re on trail fueling for the next long day.

[@robopecha]

@@andymytys i have no idea why you are telling me this. this is just not what this video is about. you can eat whatever you want, i really couldnt care less. just go ahead and be as ignorant as you like. but dont force a conversation about it on me. this video is not about throwing together hiking meals, it is about celebrating the fact that you can have the awesomeness that is korean food even while hiking!

[@PedroNord]

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[@ear1421]

I love these videos 😂 they feel so fancy compared to my soy sauce ramen +peanut butter

[@nadz1614]

🤙

[@deannilvalli6579]

Interesting, well done video, probably some good tips (haven't tried them yet).... but is this video sort of a filler until you get the longer ones about the te Araroa done? PS, I agree with those who say you don't always have to use (very expensive) pre-made dehydrated food on the trail. I have actually never used those, as they are expensive and often not vegetarian. I have done fine using things available at most supermarkets in many countries these days.

[@The1411991]

I was wondering- most of these ingedient don't come in single dish sizes. Is it comon among a group of thru hikers to get one food storage + larger pod, carrried by a differtent person every other day and cook for the whole group at camp, or is that too much effort and you are way more relaxed with "everyone for themselfes" - any experiences?

[@chrisgriggs8038]

Any idea when the te aurora video will be up

[@laurenedwards7649]

Going to make these for lunch not for backpacking xD

[@Rudy1150]

can you cold soak rice noodles???

[@Operationicecube]

Born and raised in Japan, my wife is Korean. Loved the video. Just have one question…did you say deck?

[@neelmistry]

Ahhhh I love her

[@JeLLoH1000]

Building off of the rice noodles theme you can make pad Thai and pad see ew as well probably

[@aaalllen]

Lol at turning it into a mukbang channel :)

[@DanielOutdoors]

Able to Taste and Smell in KZbin, when? xD

[@guanjiao1708]

吃的几个国家的食物，中国的粉条不错配上花生碎

[@fancybrado5309]

since when was yellow food dye and sesame oil the same thing 🤔

[@3001jl]

Cute @0:29

[@ligh8823]

Cute

[@butcheryandbroth]

Cult?! What have I missed?`Tell us more please :D if you feel like it.

[@robopecha]

you missed her older videos. i cant tell you which ones. to be safe watch all of them.

[@juliannecollie8766]

This is lovely, but where are the te araroa vids luv