What to eat in the Chinese Army, a review of a dry ration.
Chinese dry rations. Dry rations are a set of products ready for use without additional culinary processing. They are packed in special containers that preserve the freshness and taste of food. Chinese dry rations, or 干粮包 (gānlàn bāo), come in two types: army and civilian.
Packaging
"In size, it is close to the American MRE format and has an unusual color for China, usually they have a desert or bright green. There is an inscription in the center of the package: "Special Forces, menu No. 2""
"And, unlike other countries, the Chinese do not make sealed packaging for soldering, as evidenced by this hole. Excess air escapes through it when storing rations compactly in a backpack. In terms of shelf life, the Chinese have approached the Americans, it is now 3-5 years, depending on storage conditions."
The main dish
"Is in a special thermal package, moreover, it is already in a flameless heater. In this sense, the Chinese, in my opinion, have surpassed the Americans, because they have everything there separately."
"And for the main course, we see as many as five bags of various ingredients."
Despite the fact that this is a one-time ration, they stuffed a full plate here, along with a Chinese spoon and even a napkin
. "The main dish in this case is rice, and not ordinary rice. I thought it was empty, and I'm going to add all sorts of goodies from these bags here. But no!
The dish looks megapresentable: golden, crumbly rice with peas, carrots, and other vegetables unknown to me. And there is a chicken here, but, unfortunately, a small amount.
What an appearance, exactly the same taste: according to our criteria, this is pilaf, only with an expiration date - think about it! - five years. Wow! And the fat is in the subject, and it is not too salty, and the minimum amount of pepper. The most important thrill is the chicken: it feels right coming out in advance, despite the fact that there is not enough of it here."
The verdict
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most unusual IRP of China that I have ever tried. Yes, it has few calories, no drinks, it is a one-time meal, but what a variety of goodies, what a quality of the first course!
The spoon is made of durable plastic, like the Americans, and the presence of a plate is generally beyond praise.
This is a fully autonomous IRP, which you will only need a little water to use. In general, I liked the ration very much. Definitely a credit, I would take him camping.
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