Recipe Details
Dehydrated corn is a lightweight vegetable ingredient that rehydrates quickly and works well in soups, rice meals, pasta dishes, and backpacking chili. Frozen corn provides the most consistent drying results and reliable trail texture.
Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
6h
Wait Time
10min
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Super easy |
| Cost: | Cheap |
| Category: | Dehydrated Ingredients |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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Ingredients
| 750 grams | Frozen Corn (bag) |
Dehydrated Corn Directions
Step 1:
Spread 750 g frozen corn kernels in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Break apart any clumps so air can circulate evenly around the kernels. You can also go with fresh corn.
Step 2:
Dry at 125°F (52°C) for 6–10 hours until kernels are hard and brittle. Stir once or twice during drying to improve airflow and ensure even drying.
Step 3:
Check several larger kernels before finishing. Corn should be completely hard with no internal softness when pressed.
Step 4:
Allow corn to cool completely before transferring to airtight storage containers.
Step 5:
To use, add approximately 2 tablespoons water per serving and soak for about 10 minutes, or cook directly in soups, rice meals, pasta dishes, and trail chili.
Recipe Notes
- Batch size: 750 g (26 oz) Green Giant frozen corn (unsalted)
- Finished yield: 182 g (6.5 oz) dried corn
- Water removed during dehydration: 568 g
- Total servings: 27 (based on 28 g fresh equivalent per serving)
- Dried serving size: 7 g
- Rehydration ratio: approximately 3:1
- Water needed per serving: about 2 tablespoons
- Add directly to soups, rice meals, pasta dishes, and trail chili
- Frozen corn is pre-blanched and dries evenly with reliable trail texture
- Dry until kernels are hard with no internal softness
- Store airtight in a cool dark place for up to 6 months, or longer if vacuum sealed
- For long-term storage keep in freezer
- See: Dehydrating Vegetables for Backpacking
Nutrition facts
Serving size 7 grams vegetarian Vegan
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 23 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 1g |
| Carbs: | 6g |
| Sugar (g): | 0.75g |
| Proteins: | 1g |