H O O K E D - How To Survive In The Wild?

How To Survive In The Wild?

Written by Teo Shu May

Imagine this scenario: You have planned the most exciting camping date with your Significant Other(s), and so far, everything has been going well. The weather is cool, the sky is clear, the birds are chirping, and you are all set for a leisurely traipse through the leafy forests of Pulau Ubin.

But then, disaster strikes. Your stomach rumbles, and as you rummage through your backpack, you realise that there is...nothing there.

Now, we're sure that most of us are probably much smarter than that. However, just in case some people are absolutely clueless when it comes to packing food for a camping trip ("you mean, I can't eat leaves off a bush?!"), HOOKED has come to your rescue by listing five important recipes, suited just for your taste-buds.

Super Gungho Camper
iguana

        You are such a rare breed that finding recipes to suit your exact au-natural style is very difficult.

        Thankfully, HOOKED has a friend in the Rangers who has given us some tips on surviving (really).

        "There are chickens, iguanas, frogs, snakes and small birds. First, you must catch them, so you have to set traps. Then, you kill them. For the chicken, you break its neck. For the iguana, you have to hold the tail and smack its head right into a tree. Do the same for the snakes and frogs. Then, you skin them. Set a fire. Roast until cooked. Bon appetite!" - quoted from our very enlightened friend.

CAMP FACTOR: 5/5

CONVENIENCE: 3/5

TASTE: Up to personal discretion

Health Conscious

fruitsalad

Ah, greens. They are everywhere, but most cannot be eaten. To be safe, we suggest that you follow these steps to make a healthy fruit salad to replace your greens instead.

"To make a fruit salad is really simple. Dice some fruits like honeydew, pears, watermelon, apples and put them in a bowl. Add some raisins for extra sweetness. Pour lots of yoghurt and toss well."

CAMP FACTOR: 3/5

CONVENIENCE: 4/5

TASTE: 5/5

Protein Addict

        Even though going on a camping trip means a more exciting way of bulking up, we know you're still going to miss those protein shakes that give you that extra bulge. So here's a recipe that will provide a good substitute.

        "To make egg sandwiches, cook an egg till it's hard-boiled. Remove the shell, mash it up into little pieces, and add some mayonnaise and butter for taste. Add a sprinkle of pepper for that extra kick, and spread on bread."

        With such a power combination of eggs and bread, you can be rest assured that those muscles will not shrink after a day or two in the forest.

CAMP FACTOR: 4/5

CONVENIENCE: 3/5

TASTE: 4/5

Secret Sea Dweller

tunabiscuit

We know how hard it is to find good seafood to keep those night-time cravings away, so here, we present a souped-up version of the humble tuna-from-a-tin.

"Chop an onion into small cubes, scoop out tuna from a tin, and stir-fry everything after adding evaporated milk. For a change from the usual bread-and-tuna combination, eat this tuna spread with Ritz biscuits."

CAMP FACTOR: 3/5

CONVENIENCE: 2/5

TASTE: 5/5

60-second Poseur

maggi_mee

These are the people who just want to look good while camping. They do not want the fuss, the mess and oh, all the weird smells of uncooked food. They want ~~good~~ food, fast.

At their command, we present:

"Open cup noodles - 10 sec

Pour seasoning - 10 sec

Pour hot water - 10 sec

Wait for it to cook - 30 sec"

Voila! A convenient meal that cannot go wrong.

CAMP FACTOR: 4/5

CONVENIENCE: 5/5

TASTE: 3/5

Now that you are all equipped with such essential knowledge, it's time to let your hair loose and run wild in the forests! Just remember, clean up after you have finished burping.

Disclaimer: The recipe for the Super Gungho Camper has not been tested (for obvious reasons). Try at your own peril. HOOKED

Pictures courtesy of Google Images

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