Tasty Delights to Tickle Taste Buds onboard the M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey
The M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey is one of finest catamarans cruising the waters of the Galapagos Islands. One of most unique and tasty features onboard this first-class expedition vessel is undoubtedly its food.
Offering always the best of sea, international, and fusion cuisine, the boat’s chef also specializes in very unique dishes native to Ecuador and even to the Galapagos Islands. Such a dish is the fish ceviche, a true exotic delicacy found onboard a cruise of the Enchanted Islands!
The fish ceviche is a type of tomato, lime, and onion cocktail that is usually served as either a starter or main dish. Although the Ecuadorian ceviche originated on the Ecuadorian coast, it is one of the most iconic dishes associated with the country and the Galapagos Islands.
It is prepared by combining all the ingredients to create a type of soup. First the “broth” base is prepared by mixing a tad of mustard with a tad bit of ketchup. Then the diced tomatoes, green peppers, and onions are added to the mix.
Next, the main part of the ceviche, raw fish marinated in lime, is added to the plate. Adding lime juice and olive oil along with another portion of tomatoes, onions, and green peppers, all ingredients are then mixed together well to create an explosion of flavor. The dish is finally garnished and served with pieces of lime or lemon and with green plantain chips. It is a delicious meal to accompany with freshly-squeezed juice or a cold beer.
This special meal is the product a very special chef. It is made by Adolfo Morocho, who’s been a professional trade chef for 17 years - 10 in the Galapagos Islands. Born in the town of Guano near Tena in the Ecuadorian rainforest, he returned from aboard after many years away to work in his native region.
He came back to help his epileptic father who worked in an Amazon lodge, yet he never imagined he would follow his father’s footsteps and become a chef. This because he never had any particular interest in this career, and he even disliked his first experiences in the kitchen, especially when he had to witness the gutting of a chicken. Nevertheless, he started liking the job once he was taken under the wing of the lodge’s head chef, and he now claims he will cook until the day he dies!
The M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey is a boutique yacht catamaran offering superior comfort, size, style, and stability with well-furnished areas offering comfort and privacy. Each journey has a maximum capacity of 16 passengers allowing both intimacy and camaraderie at the same time. The journey provides the perfect combination of adventure, comfort, service, and excellence.
