Cooking With Tam - Rice, Greens, & Jerky

[TheHighlanderGirl]

Hi again, Miss Tam-- I sure wish u would foster my fame & I; you and our family are just fountains of knowledge.

[grizzly22485]

Tam, Your videos are great for a wannabe cook. I do okay, but it is easier when you see someone doing the deed. Thanks for all you and your hubby? do trying to teach us more about the wild places and how to relax and live there........Ross

[soarntam]

@grizzly22485 Ross, it's precious people like you who are so encouraging that make every moment sharing worth it. I tend to forget taking the camera with me as we live so simply and enjoy life so much here. I need to remember more to record and share more. I've fallen behind in video's! Thanks for the encouragement, I'll try get more out there.

[EpixKidGamer00]

her smile makes me smile on every video. best smile ever

[soarntam]

@EpixKidGamer00 aw, thanks! *smiles*

[EpixKidGamer00]

@soarntam haha

[ahkinzero]

Hi Tam, what proportions of water and rice should I use for cooking the instant rice?

[soarntam]

@ahkinzero If you are using instant rice you purchased, follow the directions on the box. I made my own dehydrated rice, I used 2 1/2 cups boiling water and 2 cups rice.

[UpNorthLiving2011]

cool cup where did ya get it>

[soarntam]

@UpNorthLiving2011 It's from geyot.  If you google it out you'll find their website. geodesignsdotcom

[soarntam]

@UpNorthLiving2011 oops you asked about the squishy cup, it's from the same place :)

[UpNorthLiving2011]

do you have a link for those vitamins

[soarntam]

@UpNorthLiving2011 drbenkimdotcom is the website it's linked above in the movie. SIgn up for his newsletter he has awesome wisdom to share!

[mrcmiller1964]

nice video

[crazymoo56]

For a cup, i use an old coconut shell. Those plastic utensils and bags are not good for you. Use natural stuff :)

[dstanggt05]

Nice job!!!!

[Petros3G]

Hey Tam, that looks pretty good. By the way, have you considered adding Duck Jerkey to that? Sounds like you have plenty to go around in the background.

[questone100]

wow, great vid. but greens was she cooking?

[BushcraftOnFire]

It was Dock

[ajelliottjr]

Tam, My mouth waters everytime I see this video, guess that means it gets better and better, sure makes me hungry. Would love to have some homemade jerky too, cook some extra and send it my way, Ah shucks, now I got to go cook something up! Thanks Tam, later Andy

[SALAMISANDWICH]

Thanks so much for the idea about rice. I was able to make some great soup mixes using dehydrated rice, chicken, spices,and vegetables. Ya'll are the BEST!!! Blessings

[froggergoat]

what is dock ?

[BushcraftOnFire]

@froggergoat

Dock is a wild edible plant used for the greens.

HTH

[Davidvarlamov]

hey tam have you guys ever used that dehydrator to make jerky because im about to try and i have a dehydrator just like yours that we bought it from walmart

[BushcraftOnFire]

The dehydrator will work just fine if you slice thin enough.. Don't try to make it thick.. or it will take forever!

HTH

[soarntam]

@Davidvarlamov I sure have! Made several batches of deer jerky (no not the deer that were raised here, a gift from a friend) Let me know if you need help with a good recipe :)

[wildmutt1978]

Hello Mrs Wendell, Great video. I was wondering if that was the 38 ounce GD bottle?

[soarntam]

@wildmutt..

It's the GD610 32oz

And it cleaned up like brand new with a Mr.Clean magic sponge.

[FA0LAIN]

great job tam i always enjoy your vids. do you think some time in the near future you can do a vid on the advantages of bannok and how to make it

[soarntam]

FAOLAIN,

I've made bannock on video earlier, but I'd be happy to do more. In this cooler weather there's nothing that beats bread off the fire!

[jwilson004athotmail]

I love guyot designs, the owners are super nice, and if there is any problems with their products what so ever they hande it personally!! As a matter of fact both of the owners wear my paracord survival bracelets!! Thanks for this new recipe Tam, I am definately going to try it out, next weekend when I review another TOPS knife!

[cornflake71]

Great vid, Now if I could just get my wife to watch you.

[SassafrasHomestead]

Anybody trying this, be sure to do it the first time while near medical help. I'm not allergic to dock, but I know someone who is. If you try it before, you'll know if it's safe for you. By the way, that person I know is the only one I've ever heard of that had a reaction. Always test ANY food before using it in the bush...

Adai

[SassafrasHomestead]

Oops, sorry Tam. I meant to tell you it was a great video in the last post. I love the idea of taking a hot meal while hiking instead of just trail mix. 5/5

Adai

[soarntam]

@SassafrasHomestead Great advice :) I've heard of pollen allergies but this is a first to hear about eating greens. Always good to know, and no one should eat ANY plant without being able to positively ID them. This recipe works with garden greens fresh or store bought too. Greens are great :)

[huguenot67]

Great video. Please emphasize to the little ones to keep their heads outside the bags to avoid any suffocation hazard. Thanks for the channel.

[Detsteve]

Looks good!  Thanks Tam.

[EuphorbiaPulcherima]

Hi there,

there so-called "SAS Windshirts" on the marktet, which really add to this concept. Basically they are pull-over shirts made from siliconized nylon, sometimes with taped seams. They have no pockets or liner and fit into a trousers pocket. They are water resistant and totally windproof. Those as a base (outer) layer are incredible. You might get them new for around 20 bucks.

Cheers,

Me

[HungryHillboy]

I don't know but, there is nothing nicer than a hot bowl of spicy soup especially when outdoors....or indoors. Your soup looks tasty and filling.

[NCHiker1970]

Looks good to me, I have dehydrated loads of rice in my dehydrator! Cooks quick and still has -the starches one needs while out in the bush. I have a few other recipes for Jerky Stew, and soup.but this looks great, as always this made me hungry!

[ajelliottjr]

Hi everyone - just a note!! Tam's flat bread is to die for.... You could not for better.... Thank you Tam. Might Good. - Andy

[ajelliottjr]

Tam, I bet it is good... reminds me of Rice, sliced green beans, ground beef, I have not tried beef jerky... I go wild with rice it goes with everything oh don't forget the mushrooms, and sliced almonds, mighty tasty ... Thanks Tam - Andy

[thanson77]

Hey Tam, you ever dehydrate Hamburger? Might want to look into it. I take dehydrated burger with me hiking a lot. Much cheaper than slim jims.

[nephildevil]

she really likes that squishy cup

lol

[Plagerz89]

my buddy did something similar but i think he fried the rice till it was crisp not sure good vid to

[mikeblan789]

5 stars becuase tams a badass *whistles*

[hobbexp]

nice ideas tam, 5/5

[supermaucat]

Tat looked so tasty! Thanks Tam!

[VictorTheGr8]

Very interesting how to use the jerky too! thanks!

[whiteankle]

this is a good vid Tam the instant rice idea is killer now a new thing to add to the arsenal.

[GopanBushcraft]

great again Tam thanks a milion 5/5.

[sraike]

Great input Tam! Especially about the Greens and vitamin C. Your rice, greens and jerky mixture looks like a great trail meal. I'm going to try it. Thanks!

[soarntam]

@sraike Let me know how it turns out. Enjoy, I sure did! :)

[bill00337]

Tam, what is it you have on your skirt.  It looks like it allows you better mobility. My wife prefers skirts for her everyday wear, and that strap looks like a good christmas stocking stuffer.

[soarntam]

@bill00337 Hi Bill,

I've been testing this skirt in all kinds of weather it's one I'm going to share a review on. It does have a strap, and it's amazing how handy it is! I prefer skirts all the time and am also in the middle of sewing up some new ones.

[darkdwarf2005]

Once again Tam you have given me another tool to add to my culinary arsenal. I am gonna need a pack mule just to carry all the meal ideas I want to try my next trip to the bush.

[soarntam]

@darkdwarf2005 LOL this is light stuff that fits into little nooks and crannies in your EDC :)

[EbolaV1rus]

I love the idea of making my own instant rice, I'm going to do that. Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

God Bless you and your family.

[lesrap]

bet it would be grate with peanut butter and cheese

[MrCableguyken]

Hey Tam and Dave, for a cheap dehydrator for jerky and herbs, I use a 20 inch box fan that I already have anyway, and then I pick up some PAPER air filters like you use in a CH&A unit for the home...the grooves in the filter hold herbs and jerky in place, just attach tot he front of the fan with bungy straps, set to low, and put in a corner somewhere...makes the house smell great...lol you can reuse the filters if drying herbs and such...but not the jerky.....usually only get 2 uses then

[soarntam]

@MrCableguyken sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

[pk066392]

i have heard of people doing that but never actualy knew anyone who tried it, good to know

[MrCableguyken]

Great video Tam, i oftem make this in the house...minus the dock....just rice and jerky with a little lemon pepper....great taste...full of carbs and protien..and quick...thanks for another great idea.

[TheHellBound666]

man that looks really good, i love jerky, had salmon jerky once, would probably work well for that. 5/5

[soarntam]

@TheHellBound666 You're making me have great memories of the huge salmon we would get out of the Bulkley river in BC! Had friend who made the best ever smoked salmon jerky!

[TheHellBound666]

yeah it doesnt get much better than salmon jerky, I had some that was maple flavored naturaly..was really good too.

[JoshReinholdUSMC]

For Vitamin C, I just make some pine needle tea :D

What I also do is get a nalgene bottle with a lid, put some pine needles in it, shake it up, and it's pretty much a flavored piny water.

Also, chewing pine needles can have a rough sort of taste, but after they soak in the nalgene bottle for a little while, they kind of taste like lemmon.

[soarntam]

@JoshReinholdUSMC I love my pine tea! Don't forget with all the "flu" news, I'm reading a lot about an ingredient in the Tamiflu drug that is found in pine, fir and spruce, search out Shikimic Acid.

[chrissept21]

they make 5 min rice tha may be easyer for you

but looks great, the only thing i find it with the jerky make it t salty

[soarntam]

@chrissept21 yep could buy it but prefer making my own.  You can do white, brown or wild :) It really wasn't salty because rice and greens normally take salt but I didn't add salt, they complimented each other perfectly :)

[chrissept21]

ok i think the problem was that i did have much water when i tried it

[pedalpusher101]

Thanks Tam, I'll keep that in mind. At the end it looked like you liked it so much that I thought you were going to tell me it's time for me to go clean my room and eat it all by yourself. Hope your finger is doing good. May God bless.

[soarntam]

pedalpusher........so is your room clean? *grins*

[soarntam]

Pedalpusher....My hand is totally healed, you might see it in the insulation video. I'll give a closeup next video I forgot to do that!

[1OldSchool4]

Another good one Tam. Reminds me of a friend who hiked the Appalachian trail and his favorite meal was rama noodle,jerky,and peanut butter. Now I know what to do with my leftover rice. I like the idea of adding spices and dried veggies for an easy trail food.

[narutotree]

great vid cool info to i am definetly going to try this soon

[spr00sem00se]

hehehe first to comment,

sorry i just had to do that