We designed this meal for that unmistakable day-three feeling on a backpacking trip—you know the one. When you realize you’ve been surviving on Snickers bars and pasta and suddenly your body (and soul) are begging for colorful veggies with a crunch. Physically necessary. Spiritually crucial.
This slaw is all about the vegetables. We source the freshest, sweetest carrots, red cabbage, and green cabbage entirely from our local farms, then transform them with a long marinade before gently dehydrating to lock in flavor and nutrients. When it’s time to assemble your meal, the dehydrated veggies get blended with our tangy spice powder, sesame seeds, and scallions before a packet of peanuts is added to the top.
Rehydration couldn’t be easier: just add cold water. That’s it. Stir, wait about 15 minutes, then mix in the included packet of salty peanut pieces. The result is crunchy, tangy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and wildly satisfying—no stove required.
On its own, this slaw is a protein-rich, veggie-packed salad—the kind of thing your body craves when you’re deep into big days outside (or honestly just need some nutrients, period). But this is one of our most versatile meals, and we eat it a lot of different ways. Here’s how we love to use it in the backcountry… and, admittedly, at home.
Gourmet Dinner for Two
Thai Carrot Slaw meets Thai Red Curry for the perfect trail dinner duo. Serve the slaw as a side—or snack on it appetizer-style while you wait for your water to boil.
The Day-Hike Wrap
Our go-to trail lunch. Spread a little hummus on a tortilla, top with the rehydrated slaw (strain slightly if needed), roll it up, and boom—fresh, crunchy, flavor-packed finger food that eats like a dream anywhere. Did I eat this at my desk last week? Absolutely I did.
Ramen Upgrade
Hot or cold—this one’s choose a 'choose your own adventure' sort of thing. But I LOVE the slaw stirred into hot ramen for a veggie-loaded, noodly dinner that feels like a magical ending to a long day.
Bougie Car Camping Sliders
Car camping or busy days at home, this slaw fits right in. Grill up some chicken, slather it with your favorite Asian-inspired sauce, pile it onto slider buns, and top generously with the Thai Carrot Slaw. HUGE bonus- no water logged veggie mess taking over your cooler.
Closing thought:
This meal exists because vegetables matter—especially when you’re asking a lot of your body. Thai Carrot Slaw is flavor packed, nourishing, ridiculously flexible, and built to make you feel better wherever you are. If I'm packing light and choosing favorites... this one isn't optional. It's coming with me.