Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Food for the Tran-Siberian train and survival food in Mongolia

Picked up some dry food from Aldi (German discount store) today to sample for keeping us alive in Mongolia and on the Trans-Siberian train.
The idea is that we can cook something quick and easily on a stove in Mongolia or utilising the Samovar on the train. Not the most nutritious offerings but no doubt quite tasty when only eye-balls and testicles are on offer by a kind nomad. Or we haven't eaten anything all day!
Said nomad-person might be quite delighted with the taste of 'Curry' flavour Instant Noodles!

Here's what I picked up:
  • Instant Noodles - Curry, Bacon and Chicken
  • 'Pasta & Sauce' - Tomato, onion and herb flavour
  • 'Savoury Risotto Rice' - Tomato, red and green peppers and onion
  • 'Couscous' - Hot and Spicy flavour with raisins, sunflower seeds, dried peppers and herbs
  • Sunflower seed Rye bread - expires in Nov'11. Must be good.
  • Sweet chilli sauce
  • Garlic, black pepper and sea salt grinder - Will jazz up borsch no end.
and for afters:
  • 'Moser Roth'  Finest Dark Chocolate - 5 individually wrapped bars in each. 70% and 85% cocoa content respectfully. 
Any thoughts on food items that are reasonably light and non-perishable?

Sampling starts this weekend!

3 comments:

Munch Monster said...

Mmmmm yum! Can't wait try out these delights this weekend! What a feast!! xx

Steve said...

Oh man, we have that sunflower seed rye bread at Aldi in the US, too. It's like a brick!
So what were the winners from the tasting?

Stuart Edwards said...

It's so heavy! Haven't tried that particular delight yet, will have a slice this weekend and let you know.
The instant noodles were amazing, I even bought more at Aldi the other day - The questionable 'meat' flavour! I'm going to take a bag full for on the Tran Siberian. The garlic and pepper shaker was surprisingly good too, add so much flavour. Any tips Steveo?!

Post a Comment