Reconstitution

Apple Slices:
1 cup dry apples to 1/2 cup water yields 2 cups fresh apples.

Beans: 3 cups hot water and 2 tsp baking soda per 1 cup beans. Soak overnight; drain, rinse, and cool.

Carrots: Use 1 cup carrots to 1 cup ice water. Let stand 20 minutes.

Fruit Drink Mix: Add 1 cup drink mix to enough cold water to make 2 quarts. Blend well.

Hot Cocoa: Use 1/4 cup mix per 3/4 cup of hot water. Blend smooth.

Potato Pearls: Add 2 cups hot water (+180 degrees) to 1 cup potato pearls. Stir briefly, cover and allow to stand 5-10 minutes.

Chocolate Pudding: Add 1 1/2 cups mix to 2 2/3 cups water. Blend. Chill 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Vanilla Pudding: Add 1 cup mix to 2 cups water or milk. Blend. Chill 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Oats-Rolled: 2 cups water to 1 cup oats and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring water to a boil. Add oats and stir. Cook 2 minutes.

Rice, White: Use 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt per cup of rice. Cook, covered, about 15-20 minutes.

TVP: 1 cup TVP, 1/4 cup Tamari or soy sauce, and 3/4 cup water. Heat water to boiling, turn heat to medium and add TVP. Cook until water is absorbed. This can be used in any recipe that calls for ground browned beef (lasagna, chili, etc.)

Soup Mix: Soak overnight. Add 1 cup soup mix to 3 quarts water or meat broth. Add vegetables, meat or bouillon as desired. Simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste.

Cheese powder: Using wire whip, mix 1/4 cup cheese powder to 1/2 cup milk or water. Do not add to hot liquid as it will lump.

Powdered whole eggs: Varies 1 Tbsp egg powder to 1 1/2 Tbsp water. Make a paste with a little water, then blend smooth, adding remaining water. 1 egg.

Dehydrated fruits: 1/3 cup fruit to 1 cup water. Let stand several hours. Equal to 1 cup fruit.

Margarine powder: Mix 1 cup powder to 1/4 cup water equals 1 cup margarine. One half cup powder, 1 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp oil equal 1 cup margarine and mixes easily.

Powdered milk: General rule equals 2 cups powdered milk to 1 gallon water. Mix with wire whip or in blender. Refrigerate overnight.

Dehydrated vegetables: 1/3 cup vegetables to 1 cup water. Let stand several hours. Add a little pinch of sugar to improve flavor. In soups or stews, do not reconstitute before using.