My Go-To Hiking Dinner: Satay Noodles
- Verity Jackson
- Jan 3
- 2 min read
After a long day on the trail, there’s nothing quite like sitting down, boots off, watching the light fade over the hills — and tucking into something warm, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make.
For me, that’s Satay Noodles — my absolute go-to hiking dinner. It’s fast, satisfying, and packs in a good mix of carbs, fats, and protein to refuel tired legs. Plus, it feels a little bit indulgent without weighing down your pack.
🍜 The Base Recipe
Here’s my simple version — no dehydrator, no fuss, just a few pantry staples that come together beautifully on the trail.
Ingredients:
1 packet Trident Rice Noodles (chicken flavour)
1 Pics Peanut Butt Slug
1–2 tablespoons coconut milk powder
Hot water, to cover
Method:
Empty your noodle packet into your pot or bowl.
Add the seasoning, peanut butter, and coconut milk powder.
Pour in enough hot water to just cover the noodles.
Stir well until everything starts to melt together into a creamy, satay-style sauce.
Let it soak for about 20 minutes until the noodles are soft and the flavours have blended.
Enjoy — preferably while watching the sunset outside a hut or your tent door.
🌶 Optional Add-Ins
If you want to bulk it out or sneak in some extra nutrition:
Add a handful of dehydrated or freeze-dried mixed vegetables (they rehydrate beautifully in the hot sauce).
For extra protein, toss in freeze-dried chicken pieces — I often use the Backcountry Cuisine ones.
💡 Trail Tip
Pre-mix your dry ingredients (noodles, coconut milk powder, and seasoning) into a small ziplock bag before your trip. That way, dinner is as simple as boiling water and stirring.
Why I Love It
After a cold or wet day, this one always hits the spot. It’s creamy, salty, a little bit sweet, and feels like real food rather than a packet meal. It’s also a great backup for longer tramps when you’re low on energy and don’t want to spend ages cooking.
Lightweight, foolproof, and delicious — Satay Noodles are my version of trail comfort food.
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