Dreamtime Sail - Our Galley

So, what makes a good galley design for you? Do you need a double sink? Are shelves and containers handier than drawers? How many burners do you need for a cruising couple, 1, 2, 3 or 4? Do you need a microwave be it for a tiny coffee heater or as your oven? Should a fridge be built in or is a top loading type slide out be better? Freezers, do you need one? Do you prefer a lineal or U-shape? How much ventilation and light is available? Even the largest boats often have galleys that are a fraction of what you will find in the average home. The lack of space, coupled with the constant movement, tropical nuisances and limited power could make the galley your worst nightmare. With a few basic tips and some thoughtful planning, you can avoid many common mistakes and start whipping up delicious creations in no time.  The key to a successful galley is, do you want to be cooking in it? On a boat we don’t always have the choice of eating out, this will certainly depend on where you are sailing.

Fun to say, delicious to eat, the Gado Gado peanut sauce will make any vegetables into a big, healthy, tasty meal! Use any veg you want - the ones I've used are in the spirit of traditional Indonesian Gado Gado. Using Red Curry Paste is an effective shortcut - it uses a lot of the ingredients used in Gado Gado sauce. Saves time, effort and money! All the veg can be warm or at room temp, so cook them first. Tempeh/tofu is best hot and crispy fresh out of the skillet.  Ingredients  1/3 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy  4 tsp red curry paste , store bought 3 tsp Kecap Manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) 1 tsp sambal oelak or other chilli paste (adjust spiciness to taste) 1/2 tsp salt 1 large garlic clove , pressed using garlic press (3/4 tsp) 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 1/2 cup coconut milk , full fat  1/2 cup water SALAD (USE ANY VEG): 1 bunch spinach , roots trimmed 2 cups of cabbage, sliced 1 cup of long beans cut into 10cm pieces  1 cup of corn or a can of corn kernels  4 cup