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From: ems@amdahl.UUCP (ems)
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: RE: camping recipes wanted
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Date: Wed, 4-Sep-85 14:55:22 EDT
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> How about lentil stew over scalloped potatoes? No refrigeration reqd, it
> all comes out of boxes/packets which have instructions on them, but note
> that lentils must be soaked for a few hours or boiled for about an hour.
> (Since I'm a canoeist, not a hiker, or, God forbid, an RV traveller, the
> soaking option is an easy one.)

I have often had lentils without soaking.  Just dump them in the pot
and simmer for 25-30 min.  Works fine.  A pressure cooker (small ones
are available for camping) can cut the time and fuel used way down.
(But be careful, I've had lentil mush a few times from a pressure
cooker because I let them go for too long.  Like 15 min...)
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