Cold Soaking: What is it?!

Introduction

In the world of outdoor cooking, there is a fascinating and practical method for preparing meals without a stove:

Cold Soaking, literally “cold soaking” .

What is Cold Soaking?

Cold Soaking is a method of preparing freeze-dried meals that involves rehydrating ingredients without direct heat.

More precisely, with cold water .

How to cook without a stove using Cold Soaking?

To start cooking without a stove, here are the steps to follow:

1- Open your freeze-dried meal bag (or an airtight container)

2- Pour the water into its container

3- Let it rest

4- Taste

Adventurer Alex Godard often uses Cold Soaking

The Benefits of Cold Soaking

The cold water preparation method has many advantages, both for outdoor enthusiasts and cooking enthusiasts.

Less equipment to carry

By eliminating the need for a stove and fuel, Cold Soaking significantly reduces the weight and bulk of cooking equipment on your outdoor adventures.

Less polluting

By using Cold Soaking, you reduce your carbon footprint by avoiding burning fossil fuel to heat your meals.

Passive rehydration

Once you have rehydrated your meal and closed the container, you can place it in your backpack and continue your activity .

Later, when you're hungry, you can take out your meal and enjoy it, without having to wait for it to be ready.

Some freeze-dried products rehydrate in less than a minute with cold water!

For example, shipping greaves .

Reduces odors

When cooking with a stove , there may be odors that diffuse into the air.

It can attract unwanted animals (bears, rodents, etc.).

The cold method helps prevent this inconvenience.

Disadvantages

However, the Cold Soaking method also has some significant disadvantages.

Taste experience may be unpleasant

If you enjoy a nice warm, comforting meal at the end of your day, the stove-free method of preparation may not be the best option for you.

Choose your water carefully

You may be thinking about going on an adventure without a stove? Then choose your drinking water wisely because the water you use for your Cold Soaking may contain bacteria. To remedy this, it is always possible to bring a portable water filter.

Can you cook Treko meals without a stove?

Since all of our meals are 100% freeze dried, our products work great with rehydration with cold water!

In fact, Treko meals can be eaten in 4 different ways to adapt to all situations.