How to Cook in a Boat Galley Kitchen
Cooking in a boat galley kitchen can be a challenge given the tight space, limited fuel and unpredictable way that waves jostle the boat. Safety in a boat galley kitchen sometimes takes priority over food preparation since a moving boat contributes to an unstable cooking surface and uneven footing. Prepare simple foods that take a minimal time to prep and cook, then clean up quickly to avoid a mess from the constant movement of the boat. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Skillet
- Pot
- Cups
- Plates
- Bowls
- Utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
- Magnetized strip
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Plastic cups (optional)
- Paper plates (optional)
- Styrofoam bowls (optional)
- Plastic utensils (optional)
Instructions
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Refill all propane tanks before leaving port because this will be your main source of fuel for cooking in the boat galley kitchen.
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Bring the minimum amount of cooking equipment you'll need to prepare the food. This includes one skillet, one pot and enough cups, plates, bowls and utensils to accommodate your guests. Depending on the size of the sink in the boat galley kitchen, use plastic cups, paper plates, styrofoam bowls and plastic utensils if you don't want dirty dishes and silverware taking up space you could use for preparing food.
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Keep cooking utensils in cupboards or in wall-mounted pockets in the boat galley kitchen so they don't get bumped out of place if an unexpected wave shakes the boat. Place metal utensils on a magnetized strip when cooking food so they are all in one place and easy to store after use and cleaning. Attach the magnetized strip to either the wall or the countertop for ease of access.
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Use paper towels and trash bags to immediately clean up spills and throw away garbage. Leaving cleanup for last in a boat galley kitchen may result in a bigger mess because of the boat's constant movement.
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Tips & Warnings
Prepare meals when the boat is anchored and its movements are easier to anticipate as opposed to when the boat is in motion and bouncing through waves. Use a cutting board that either clamps onto a railing near the grill or that folds down from the wall of the boat galley kitchen. Drink bottled water and conserve the boat's resources for cleaning and flushing the head. Keep a fire extinguisher near the boat galley kitchen in case of an emergency.
