Mike from "Curiosities with Mike" tries various Korean military survival food rations. He receives 12 packets, each with different Roman numeral markings indicating variety. The rations include puffed rice, sauces, and spoons (no chopsticks). Instructions are in Korean, but Mike proceeds by adding hot water to the contents as indicated by internal lines in the packets. Each ration has a distinct flavor profile, ranging from non-spicy with a strong curry taste to intensely spicy with textured soy. Mike appreciates the ease of preparation and the dehydrated nature of the food, which retains its properties and flavors once rehydrated. Overall, he finds the rations very good, despite some being quite spicy.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The author received a package with 12 rations of Korean military food.
2. The rations were greenish-red in color and had Roman numerals on them.
3. There were 34 rations in total, but the author only prepared 4 different ones.
4. Each ration had a similar composition, with puffed rice, vegetables, and a sauce.
5. The author followed the instructions on the packaging to prepare the rations, which involved adding hot water and stirring.
6. The author tried each ration and described their taste, texture, and smell.
7. Some rations were spicy, while others were mild.
8. The author identified some of the ingredients, including rice, carrots, and textured soy.
9. The author noted that the rations were easy to prepare and required only hot water.
10. The author concluded that the rations were "very good" and suitable for military survival.
11. The rations had an expiration date, which the author checked.
12. The author used a "water molecule shaker" to heat the water for the rations.
13. The author forgot to add sesame oil to one of the rations, which affected its flavor.
14. The author noted that the curry flavor in one of the rations was very strong.
15. The author concluded that the rations were a good option for military survival, despite some intense flavors.