Homeless Outdoor cooking with Ramen Noodles and Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 packets Instant Ramen Noodles (Beef Flavor) (each packet about 85 g, includes seasoning packet)
• 4 cups Water (for boiling noodles and oatmeal)
• 1 cup Rolled Oats (plain rolled oats, not instant)
• 0.5 cup Canned Peaches (drained and sliced)
• 0.5 cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
• 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon (optional, adds warm flavor to oatmeal)
• to taste Salt (optional, enhances flavor)
• to taste Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Build a Campfire

   Gather dry sticks and larger branches, arrange them in a tee‑pee shape, and light with a small amount of rubbing alcohol on paper. Let the fire develop a bed of hot coals.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the Skillet

   Place the skillet directly on the hot coals and let it heat for a minute until it’s hot to the touch.

   Time: PT2M

3. Boil Water for Noodles

   Add 2 cups of water to the skillet, cover with a makeshift lid (aluminum foil works), and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cook the Ramen Noodles

   Drop the two packets of instant ramen into the boiling water, stir gently, and cook for 3 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add Beef Flavor

   Stir in the beef seasoning packet that came with the ramen and mix until dissolved.

   Time: PT1M

6. Drain and Serve Ramen

   Using the plastic spoon, carefully lift the noodles out, letting excess water drip back into the skillet, then transfer to a bowl.

   Time: PT2M

7. Boil Water for Oatmeal

   Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the skillet, bring to a boil again.

   Time: PT3M

8. Cook the Oatmeal

   Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens.

   Time: PT5M

9. Add Fruit and Flavor

   Fold in the sliced canned peaches, fresh strawberries, and ¼ tsp ground cinnamon. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT2M

10. Rest and Serve Oatmeal

    Remove the skillet from the fire, let the oatmeal sit for 2 minutes to finish steaming, then spoon into a second bowl.

    Time: PT2M

11. Enjoy Your Meal

    Eat the hot beef‑flavored ramen and the sweet fruit oatmeal while the fire is still warm.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

18 g

Carbohydrates

95 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

6 g