DIY recipes for the yacht kitchen: delicious dishes on the go
1. Mediterranean quinoa bowl
A healthy and light meal that is quick to prepare and can be easily adapted to different stocks.
Ingredients:
- 200 g quinoa
- 1 cucumber
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 100 g Feta cheese
- 1 Avocado
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil (optional)
Preparation: Cook the quinoa in lightly salted water according to the pack instructions. While the quinoa is cooking, cut the cucumber, tomatoes, onion and avocado into small cubes. You can either break the feta into small pieces or dice it too. Once the quinoa has cooled, mix all the ingredients together and drizzle with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Your healthy and filling quinoa bowl is ready – ideal for hot days on board.
2. Pasta with garlic and chilli
An absolute classic that is quick to prepare and impresses with its simplicity.
Ingredients:
- 300 g Spaghetti or another pasta of your choice
- 3Garlic cloves
- 1 Chilli pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt
Preparation: Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, cut the garlic into thin slices and the chilli pepper into small rings. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic over a low heat until golden brown – make sure it doesn’t burn. Add the chilli and leave to infuse briefly. Once the pasta is ready, mix it with the garlic and chilli oil mixture. Serve with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese – and you have a delicious meal with just a few ingredients.
3. Avocado-Shrimps-Tacos
Light tacos with shrimps and avocado – perfect for a snack or a light dinner.
Ingredients:
- 200 gSmall shrimps (fresh or defrosted)
- 2 Avocados
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 red onion
- 8 small tortillas
- Fresh coriander (to taste)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
Preparation: Fry the shrimps in a pan with a little olive oil and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of garlic powder. While the shrimps are frying, mash the avocados and mix them with lime juice, salt and pepper. Heat the tortillas briefly in a pan, top them with the avocado cream, the fried shrimps and some chopped red onion. Finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice. These tacos are a real treat – and best of all, they are super quick to prepare!
4. Banana pancakes
A sweet breakfast or a tasty snack for in between meals that doesn’t require any flour.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Pinch of cinnamon
- Maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Coconut oil for frying
Preparation: Mash the bananas in a bowl and mix in the eggs and cinnamon until you have a smooth batter. Heat some coconut oil in a pan and fry small pancakes in it. They should fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve the pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. These sweet banana pancakes are ideal if you fancy something sweet but don’t want to put in a lot of effort.
Tips for cooking on board
- Plan your supplies well: You often only have limited storage space on a yacht. So opt for ingredients that are versatile, such as rice, pasta, tinned food and fresh fruit and vegetables that will keep for a long time.
- Cooking with little water: As water on board can be limited, dishes that require little water or where you can use the cooking water several times are ideal.
- Simple is often better: At sea, it’s often not the right time for complicated dishes. So opt for simple recipes that are quick to prepare and don’t require a lot of kitchen equipment.
Our summary
Even on a yacht, you don’t have to go without delicious and varied food. With the right recipes and a little preparation, you can enjoy your time on the water to the full – and that goes for your meals too!
