Wilderness Wonders: Whipping up culinary delights outdoors

Seoul Recipe Cabbage Kimchi

Kimchi is an extremely versatile ingredient and pairs well with a wide variety of flavours. Carrying a small can of kimchi with you allows you to jazz up your dish to a whole new level, especially when you find the meal to be boring and monotonous in flavour. We highly recommend camping novices bring along a box of kimchi placed securely in a thermal bag, just in case of any unexpected situations.

In Korea, kimchi serves as the base ingredient for many dishes. For instance, kimchi pancakes and kimchi ramen are simply made by adding kimchi to the batter and the ramen soup, respectively. Furthermore, the classic Korean lettuce wrap is created by pairing kimchi with grilled pork belly or beef and lettuce. For spice lovers, adding gochujang (a Korean chili paste) to kimchi creates a mouth-watering symphony of sweetness and heat. With such a flexible ingredient in your arsenal, alongside some pre-planning, even beginners are guaranteed to whip up impressive dishes.

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Another dish with a unique outdoor flair is the "A4 Paper Box Roast Chicken"! This creatively simple camping dish is perfect for beginners. Not only does it eliminate the need for a traditional oven, but it also adds elements of fun and surprise to camping. All you need is a chicken, an A4-sized paper box, aluminum foil, and some basic seasonings like honey, salt, and pepper.

First, coat the chicken thoroughly with the seasoning. Then, place the entire chicken inside the paper box lined with aluminum foil to prevent the box from burning. Start a fire with charcoals, atop which place several large stones which act as anchors for the paper box. The heat from the charcoal will raise the internal temperature of the box, essentially acting as a makeshift oven, slowly and evenly roasting the chicken. In the meantime, you can enjoy other activities while the chicken roasts away in the box. Depending on the size of the chicken and the external temperature, the chicken takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to cook through. Impress family and friends by preparing this unique dish on your next camping trip!

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