for backpacking, if I add egg powder and boiling water in zip lock and shake/stir Do I get egg or a mess
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You get warm, raw egg that looks nothing like a fresh egg. But don't despair. Mix the powdered egg with water and whisk until you see bubbles. Then cook as usual and you will have fine scrambled eggs. Whisking adds air making the eggs lighter and fluffier. Hope that helps.
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I just got back from Yosemite. I found it easier to control the consistency of the egg by actually cooking it instead of rehydrating MRE-style. It's easy to make a thick egg liquid, but cooking firmed it up. That being said, my MSR Whisperlite isn't good at simmering, so I just ended up mixing the egg powder in with the morning oatmeal and it tasted just fine without the egg sticking all over the pot.
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Adding boiling water won't harden them. You have raw egg. You need to boil about 6 or 7 minutes. I DO make them in ziplock bags, but I rehydrate, then get as much air as possible out of the bag and drop it in boiling water for 6 or 7 minutes. It's great to add Kirkland's Real Bacon Crumbs too in the bag. Amazing breakfast while camping!Kirkland Bacon Crumbs-20 oz
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I would think you would get a mess. I have only used the mixture in a pan on the stove. After I add the water and the powdered egg it is liquid, however after cooking it is very tasty!!
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I used cooked chicken, beef or eggs. If traveling I use the mix with Ceaser gourmet filets so I don't have to worry about refrigeration.
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Mine is packed away with my camping stuff. This held large eggs comfortably. Mine takes on water when the ice starts melting in my cooler, but it sure beats dealing with a wet soggy egg carton. I feel it was a good purchase.
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The only time I have had issue is if it gets wet from too much juice or if I have let the meats hit the edge going in the bag. I wipe it off with a paper towel and don't have issue...I do like the suggestion the lady has about using a zip lock first for things like chicken...I will have to try that!
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I took the challenge and made a small amount of hot chocolate water. As a diehard chocolate lover, it was actually pretty good if you are expecting a thin drink. You might find it lacking while in the comforts of home, but while camping, it would probably be a treat. Just my opinion. Remember to mix the powder with a small amount of liquid before adding the rest of the liquid.
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Prepare the food same as Mountain House food, add hot water to packet or container with ingredients, stir and allow 10 minutes for food to reconstitute. Here's a video to help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B146NxPWoaQ#t=185
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I can't say for sure you won't lose an egg, but my vote is yes, it will probably work. I took two dozen eggs on a camping trip that involved miles of travel at least as bouncy as backpacking and nothing broke. Recommended.
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I cook my eggs in automatic mode. I add a slight bit more water and in automatic mode it buzzes when egg is ready. Hardly noticeable in time. Maybe 30 seconds longer.
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I have not used one of these towels before << disclaimer, but i have done a lotttt of camping and i think you're going to want a towel that is a bit more robust. If there's even the chance that it'll disintegrate and it sounds like it's paper thing, i wouldn't put all my eggs in my pocket....just a bit of friendly advice from a fellow glamper.
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All that I can say is just keep it straight in the bowl. I use mine all the time for scrambling eggs. Works for me.
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Put the eggs in the tray and use the same amount of water that you would for hard boiled eggs. 1 table spoon of water per egg. I like mine done better so I use 5 Table spoons of water for 4 poached eggs. Altitude is a factor. If you live at 5000 ft like I do, then it takes a little longer for the water to boil, thus lengthens the cooking time of the eggs. To compensate I just add one extra table spoon of water for the 4 eggs. Hope thia helps. Leon M.
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Same thing happened to me. I was thinking I may have moved the ring slightly before the egg was cooked enough to be set. Also I washed carefully when through and now they keep getting a white powdery appearance on about half of the surfaces (inside and out)
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depending on your stove. I keep mine so that it is a soft boil when I put the eggs in, and keep it that way. Then its a matter of watching until they look how you like them. Hope this helps.
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This was a gift for someone else, but I have an egg cooker and find that the water level for Hard means the eggs will hard boil. You may need to experiment with it. If you want soft, go with the lowest water level, if that doesn't cook long enough add a bit more water. I have three water lines on my cup and I fill it to which ever I want to eggs to cook. Most of the time, the eggs come out the way I want them too. Sorry if this doesn't help.
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I use this mostly for backpacking. I will usually soak it for an hour or so before I'm ready to eat, then 5-10 minutes of boiling and it's done. It does take a while to soften up without the soak but otherwise it has been great.
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I did not try mixing with soup or warm liquids but it should. All protein degrades if it gets to hot. Soup should be fine or other warm liquids.
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You will need to experiment with the amount of water vs. the number of eggs you are cooking. The leakage appears to be a common complaint. Mine did that also. I was thoroughly dissatisfied with the product, and replaced it with a Krups. The Krups is superior, and I only have one minor complaint about it.