I had seen KAMUI Mixed Rice on Amazon before, and had considered trying it, when KAMUI reached out to us recently. And you all know how much I enjoy trying out and reviewing food finds. They have a backpacking meal, that is a mixed rice, ready to take on the trail.
I just love the box. How cute is that?
The price on Amazon is $28.00 for 5 bags, at $5.60 a bag. The price on KAMUI’s website is $28.00.
Each bag is 3.5 ounces in dry weight. They are in a small “MRE”-style mylar bag, with a pleated bottom,
The top rips off easily, and inside find a spoon (like really? How cool is that?) and a desiccant packet, to toss.
The bag comes with directions for preparing the rice dish in two ways: rice and porridge. It also includes directions for using hot water versus unheated water. So yes, my no-stove peeps? You have something new to check out!
The pouches are good for a 5-year shelf life.
It is not vegetarian or vegan, as it does contain bonito sock (which is made from fish)m but does list all 28 potential allergens it is free of (this is very appreciated). I would consider it gluten-free, but it isn’t certified for that (it is listed as being free of potential gluten sources however).
Each pouch is 1 serving.
Nutritional stats:
368 calories / .5 fat / 810 mg sodium / 8 grams protein / 82 grams carbs /2 grams fiber / no sugars
Ingredients:
Uruchi Rice (Japanese), Carrots, Burdock Root. Konjac, Shiitake Mushroom, Bamboo Shoot. Salt, Scallop, Sugar. Dried Bonito Stock, Kelp Stock, Ginger. Vegetable Oil, Calcium Hydroxide
The Takeaway:
If you enjoy Japanese food, you will like this rice dish. It can be eaten on its own, or pair it with a tuna packet (the flavored ones are really good), which could be flaked up and added in with the hot water, for more protein.
Bonito can be strong smelling to some (I enjoy it) so it might not be for you, but once prepped, the flavor of the rice is very comforting. It is comfort food to me – and would be great if you had a long day and just wanted a simple dinner.
It would also be great stir fried in oil in a non-stick 2 liter pot, after it rehydrates, along with some furikake sprinkled on top.
I prepared two bags, the first as rice. It calls for 160 mil of water (which is about 5.5 ounces or 2/3 cup).
The porridge directions call for 290 ml of water (basically 1¼ cups of water).
I added the water for both versions, stirred and sealed the bags, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
The rice version had rice that was about perfect for texture – firm but fully rehydrated. Very delicious.
The porridge version has far softer rice, though you can tell it is rice. I preferred the rice directions personally.
FTC Disclaimer: We received product for review. All thoughts and opinions are ours.
~Sarah