Top 5 Easy & Delicious Asian Foods Every Backpacker Should Try
Traveling across Asia as a backpacker is an adventure filled with culture, nature, and unforgettable food. But when you're on the move with a tight budget and limited cooking gear, you need meals that are easy, tasty, and energizing. Here are five must-try Asian backpacker meals — complete with simple recipes so you can make them anywhere! 1. Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) – Indonesia Why it’s perfect: Cheap, filling, and uses whatever ingredients you have. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice (best if a day old) 1 egg 1 clove garlic (chopped) Veggies (carrot, cabbage, or anything on hand) Soy sauce or kecap manis Chili (optional) How to make: 1. Heat oil in a pan. 2. Sauté garlic, add veggies, and stir-fry. 3. Push veggies to one side, crack in the egg, scramble. 4. Add rice, mix everything, pour in soy sauce, stir well. 5. Serve with fried shallots or a fried egg on top. 2. Kimchi Ramen – Korea Why it’s perfect: Instant ramen with a spicy, tangy twist. Ingredients: 1 pack instant ramen 1/2 c...