Mike
The chick peas reconstituted incompletely. They were soft balls with a burst of sawdust in the middle.
Timothy E.
This was a surprise how delicious this meal was. The slight sweetness from the coconut really sets this meal to another level - and it also vegetarian!
Harry
Delicious! I never heard of Dal Bhat, thought I’d give it a go.
Glad I did!
Nicholas
My least favorite of all peak meals
WILLIAM
Great addition to my food supply.
Elin Z.
Best backpacking meal I have ever had!
David B.
Sometimes when I have been hunting hard and am exhausted I don't want a heavy meal late in the evening. Peak has an option of robust or lighter meals and they have been a lifesaver
Emil K.
First time trying this and I loved it!!
Brian M.
The Butternut Dal Bhat took some courage for these meat and potatoe country folks to try and we are SO GLAD we did. It is great! We’ve tried all the meals from all the brands and Peak is the only brand we use anymore. The Butternut Dal Bhat will be on every backcountry trip we take going forward.
Lynn
First, let me preface my remarks with the fact that I do NOT like coconut. I bought the meal pack without reviewing the full listing of ingredients. I simply went by the description on the photo of the package & the brief description next to that. I gave the meal 4 stars because noting the coconut milk sauce on the front or in the brief description would have been helpful & I probably wouldn't have purchased it. On the other hand, with the Thai/Indian entree name, I suppose I should have guessed it would contain coconut milk. Anyway, because of the obvious coconut taste, I don't plan to purchase this one again. That said, that's a taste preference on my part & does not reflect at all on the quality of the meal. Despite not enjoying the taste, I did give the meal a 5-star rating because it prepped/heated easily, rehydrated very evenly (no soggy spots one place & hard, dry ones in others) and, even dividing the pouch into 2 meals, it was quite filling. If you're someone who enjoys coconut, I would definitely recommend this high-quality meal.
Philip S.
GREAT TASTE! Very healthy list of ingredients.
HALF the sodium and sugar as other manufacturers
of Freeze-Dried foods.
Peak Refuel is indeed the standard for Premium
Freeze-Dried foods.
Tyler A.
It was pretty good. I'd rather add my own fresh rice to their mix instead of the freeze dried that's included but other than that its pretty good. I'm Definitely gonna order more if they have a riceless option. I mean If I can boil water and add it to the meal I can make my own fluffy fresh rice. My favorite part was the chunks of butternut squash. Its super filling and had a lot of savory flavor. Looking forward to trying different ones.
Paxton
Honestly I haven't had a good vegan freeze dried meal before I tried the 3 Bean Chili Mac, and this is an amazing way to follow it up. There are only two negative I can see.
1.) It's a relatively small meal, even smaller if you follow the serving size recommendation, however it is very filling.
2.) It's hard to pic between this and the 3 Bean Chili Mac, both are great.
I plan on stocking up on these and definitely getting one of each for my vegan friend to try.
Jim K.
This is plain and simple delicious - creamy, rich, flavorful, hearty meal. Something to look forward to after a long day of backpacking. I used to make my own dehydrated food, and this is every bit as good it not better - and so much easier!
Rosemarie C.
So yummy I can eat the whole thing. Usually, I don't care for curry flavors when out on the trail. When I go up to our cabin & may not want to cook something just for myself. (My alone time trips) I will take several meals.
Jason B.
Absolutely the best meal we had out on the trail. Besides adding a little more "heat", nothing else was needed for us! Do not discontinue this one!
Heather O.
It's ok. Not sure what others rave about. Not bad, but not great either.
Thomas P.
After trying about 50 different dehydrated meals during my PCT thruhike there is one winner: this one is the best: so delicious, so lightweight and so many calories
cheryl w.
All I can say is Yummmmmm !
Deborah K.
I bought several Peak Refuel meals. When they arrived, I wanted to try making up a couple of Peak Refuel meals for a taste test before I put them away in my pantry to have on hand - in case of emergency, camping, long term storage, or just a quick meal, if I decided I liked them. I absolutely LOVED the Butternut Dal Bhat.! I split it with my husband for lunch, and he liked it too! I ordered more. This is good enough to just pull out for a quick meal. I had my portion, and half of an apple, and I was completely satisfied. I even gifted one package to a friend who is vegan. Best freeze dried meals I've eaten (I taste tested the Chicken Coconut Curry as well), and my family used to backpack, so we've tried several. Thanks, Peak, for making a meal I'm happy to eat - ANYTIME!
Linda S.
I really enjoyed this. HIGHLY RECOMMEND they find another oil besides canola. Otherwise it’s TEN STARS. Hey Peak, please don’t use Canola oil
Katherine S.
This is one of the best camp/ backpacking: emergency/ just quick grab for lunch meals I’ve ever had… and that it’s vegan makes it even better! Doesn’t need any additional spices but adding a little fresh cilantro like in the photo just elevates the already delicious 10 minutes “just add hot water” meal.
Nic E.
Easily my favorite meal from Peak! Please don’t discontinue the Butternut Dal Bhat!
Lillian D.
Absolutely delicious. Tasted homemade. Let my friends try some, and they all loved it as well.
Jill J.
This is fabulous! We loved everything about it! This empty packet just returned with us from camping in The Enchantments. Best meal we had. I’d eat this at home! EXCELLENT!
Kindra A.
This one is my fav! Fills me up without weighing me down with meat. Spices were on the milder side but so delicious!
Kuroi G.
The butternut dal bhat is amazing! I love the flavor and the texture after rehydration is spot on. Even if youre a meat eater you cant go wrong with this choice! Super nutrient dense meal that tastes great. Love it for eating at the peak on my hikes before making my way back down.
Mo H.
Don't even miss having meat in this one. Delicious just how it is! This is coming from a very picky eater.
