Easy meal prep ideas for crisis cooking

Cooking without a steady water supply requires planning and flexibility.

- LUTHO PASIYA

One of the simplest strategies is to focus on meals that need little or no water.

Dishes such as pasta salad, wraps, sandwiches and stir-fried vegetables can be prepared using stored or bottled water.

For rice or beans, cooking small portions at a time in minimal water is more efficient. Soaking beans overnight in a covered container can reduce cooking time, saving both water and fuel.