CamperDays, the leading motorhome hire platform, shares tips and recipes to make cooking on the road simple, varied and suitable for everyone.
With motorhome tourism constantly on the rise, cooking whilst travelling has become one of the main concerns for those planning a getaway. Maintaining a balanced diet, without compromising on convenience or flavour, is possible even in a motorhome kitchen.
With this in mind, CamperDays, the leading motorhome hire platform, shares some tips and recipes tailored to its travellers’ different dietary needs.
The perfect pantry in just a few square metres
Organising a kitchen is always a challenge, but a kitchen measuring barely one square metre is an art that is learnt through travel experience. The trick is to opt for ingredients that can be used in more than one recipe, such as olive oil, basic spices, tinned pulses, pasta and rice, amongst others. These kinds of ingredients are the perfect base for improvising a variety of dishes without taking up too much space.
Likewise, opting for airtight, stackable containers instead of the products’ original packaging helps to save space and keep food fresh. Bringing your own spices in a travel spice rack is also a great idea, as they take up little space and can transform and enhance the flavour of any dish.
Storing food without waste: tips for keeping food fresh on the road
Given that a motorhome’s fridge has limited space, managing it properly is essential to make the most of the ingredients available. One of the most basic yet important tips is to organise the contents by zone, placing items with the shortest shelf life at the front. It is also essential not to overfill the fridge so that the cold air can circulate properly.
You should also bear in mind which items can be kept out of the fridge without any problem, such as onions, garlic, eggs or potatoes.
The golden rule is to buy small amounts but more often, making the most of village shops or local markets at each stop, as part of the travel experience.
Easy recipes on the go: one for every diet
Cooking in a caravan doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or the needs of each traveller. Here are five quick recipes, designed for a single hob, which can be ready in under twenty minutes.
Hummus wrap with roasted vegetables
A practical and easy solution for vegans on the go. Simply heat some wheat tortillas in a frying pan, spread with hummus and fill with courgette, pepper and aubergine that have been roasted beforehand with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of cumin. To finish, roll up the filling in the wrap and it’s ready to eat. This option is perfect for eating outdoors without cutlery and takes just five minutes.
Mediterranean quinoa salad
This is a gluten-free option that works equally well as a main course or a side dish, and it keeps well from one day to the next if stored properly. Start by cooking the quinoa according to the instructions, leave it to cool, and mix it with crumbled feta cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, capers and a generous splash of olive oil and lemon juice. It’s fresh, nutritious and requires no more than ten minutes on the hob.
All-in-one rice
This is one of the simplest recipes, even for novice cooks. Simply fry whatever you have to hand in a saucepan – such as chorizo, chicken or vegetables – and add two cups of water to every cup of rice, with spices to taste. Cover and cook over a low heat for 15–18 minutes without lifting the lid, then serve as desired. It’s a one-pot meal that adapts to whatever’s in the cupboard and never fails.
Quick chickpea curry with coconut milk
For this lactose-free recipe, start by frying some chopped onion, then add a tablespoon of curry paste, tinned chickpeas (drained) and coconut milk. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes, stir in a handful of spinach at the end and serve with rice. It’s a creamy, hearty dish made with ingredients that will keep for days in the cupboard without any problem.
Shakshuka (Eggs on a bed of spiced tomato)
To make this vegetarian-friendly recipe, sauté onion and garlic in a frying pan, then add chopped tomatoes, paprika and cumin. When the sauce has thickened, make small wells and crack the eggs directly into them. Cover and cook until set. It’s eaten straight from the frying pan with bread, so there are fewer dishes to wash up. This vegetarian-friendly Maghreb dish works just as well for breakfast as it does for dinner.
Beyond recipes, planning a stop at a local market to discover regional produce or simply cooking with the caravan door open whilst enjoying the view turns a simple dinner into one of the best memories of the trip. When travelling in a campervan, eating isn’t about cooking with restrictions, but about enjoying the essentials.
About CamperDays
Launched in Germany in 2013, CamperDays is Europe’s leading motorhome tour operator, working with 150 suppliers at over 1,000 locations worldwide.
CamperDays provides access to over 40,000 vehicles available for hire in 35 countries worldwide, including destinations such as Spain, Europe, Australia, the United States, Canada and South Africa. The platform allows customers to choose from a selection of trusted providers worldwide via a simple three-step booking process, with hire rates starting from just 80 euros a day.
Since its launch, CamperDays customers have booked over 1,000,000 nights in vehicles hired through the site. CamperDays offers access to a wide selection of motorhomes and caravans for all types of travellers, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. All vehicles come with insurance, so hirers can enjoy a worry-free holiday.
For more information or to make a booking, visit the website: https://www.camperdays.co.uk/
Source: ATREVIA Comunicación