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Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:39 pm
by Expo
Hi all .... New to Bongo ownership (in fact we haven't actually got it yet ... !!) but trying to plan in advance. Being used to a whole kitchen to cook in, I'm wondering about cooking in the confined space of a Bongo kitchen. Can anyone share hints and tips for two ring cooking, favourite recipes for a decent meal for two, best equipment to buy etc etc ..... Not planning on using precious space for a microwave, so all advice and recommendations gratefully received. Many thanks everyone ....
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:54 pm
by g8dhe
Ah that's easy to answer we have our Chef's cook book by the infamous Muzowera;
https://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum ... 72#p467872
As to pots and the like the RidgeMonkeys are currently favourite I use this one now with the removable handles
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06 ... UTF8&psc=1
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:03 pm
by Bob
Good tips from Geoff.
Rice and tinned chili/curry is easy.
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:33 am
by Expo
Thanks for the replies. Some very interesting recipes there to try out
..... might have a go at some of them before Bongo arrives in the new year. Probably best to wait and see just how much space I’ve (not) got to store stuff before buying pans etc but the camping cookware idea seems perfect. It’s a whole new world .... can’t wait to get started. Thanks again.
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:08 am
by Bob
Bongo Meets start early in the year, do pop along to some and pick up lots of ideas.
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:12 am
by tootsmcfruits
I bought this which is quite handy for sticking in the glove box for ideas, although to be honest you just need a bit of imagination! And a tin of custard, obviously...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1848990081/ ... th=1&psc=1
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:03 pm
by Flanners
I have an outback, so can cook with the rear door open, cooked some burgers and a fry up or two over the Summer and would probably stick to warming soup, cooking pasta/sauces, boiling a kettle when in the van etc.... as the food smell lingers a bit even with the doors open; I would also be concerned about grease marks on the roof fabric with prolonged use. I use the Bongo stove/sink/kitchen when parked up for drinks and lunch mainly.
Frozen paella proved a hit with salad; I purchased a standalone stove from Halfords for a tenner to heat such food without stinking out the van.
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:15 pm
by Muzorewa
Ah yes, I'd nearly forgotten about this little lot
I reckon phases 32 and 45 were the best
Phase 01
Piri-piri chicken livers January 15th 2010
Phase 02
Chicken liver, prawn & squid paella January 22nd 2010
Phase 03
Pork & clam cataplana January 29th 2010
Phase 04
Flamenco eggs February 5th 2010
Phase 05
Tortilla española February 12th 2010
Phase 05a
Tortilla tortillas February 15th 2012
Phase 06
Tartiflette, snails & frog’s legs February 19th 2010
Phase 07
Mole poblano de guajalote February 26th 2010
Phase 08
Mushroom stroganoff March 5th 2010
Phase 09
Spam goulash March 12th 2010
Phase 10
Haggis & mash oatcakes with gravy March 19th 2010
Phase 11
Chorizo & chickpea stew March 26th 2010
Phase 12
Stuffed squids with cous cous April 2nd 2010
Phase 13
Black pudding, quail’s eggs & tomatoes April 9th 2010
Phase 14
Razor clams & chorizo April 16th 2010
Phase 15
Barbecued frikadellen & bockwürsts April 23rd 2010
Phase 16
Pork with cactus & tomatillos April 30th 2010
Phase 17
Octopus with quinoa May 7th 2010
Phase 18
Duck with pickled red cabbage May 14th 2010
Phase 19
Conger eel May 21st 2010
Phase 20
Leftover paella May 24th 2010
Phase 21
Rabbit & carrot see-food special May 28th 2010
Phase 22
Paella con arroz negro June 4th 2010
Phase 23
Fabada Asturiana June 11th 2010
Phase 24
Trout with almonds June 15th 2010
Phase 25
Pie floater June 18th 2010
Phase 26
Quail tagine June 25th 2010
Phase 26a
Lamb tagine June 27th 2010
Phase 27
Chimichangas July 2nd 2010
Phase 28
Crisp fried plaice July 9th 2010
Phase 29
American ranch steak July 16th 2010
Phase 30
Hot tuna, mash, peas & parsley sauce July 23rd 2010
Phase 31
Portuguese paella July 30th 2010
Phase 31a
Fish & Chips August 1st 2010
Phase 32
Wienerschnitzel & potato salad August 6th 2010
Phase 33
Spicy scallops with lime August 13th 2010
Phase 34
Laverbread, bacon & egg August 20th 2010
Phase 35
Stuffed mackerel, prawns & samphire August 27th 2010
Phase 36
Red hot beef with cashews & noodles September 3rd 2010
Phase 37
Migas September 10th 2010
Phase 38
Spam fritters September 17th 2010
Phase 38a
Stir-fried Pot Noodle, Spam & beans September 19th 2010
Phase 38b
Pot Noodle, Spam, haggis & beans July 12th 2011
Phase 39
Chicken fajitas September 24th 2010
Phase 39a
Scotch pancakes September 29th 2010
Phase 40
Chili con carne Oaxaqueño October 1st 2010
Phase 40a
Chili con carne à la Silverstone October 3rd 2010
Phase 40b
Chili con carne à la Ashbourne October 17th 2010
Phase 41
Chicken & BlackBerries October 8th 2010
Phase 42
Spamella October 14th 2010
Phase 42a
Salmonella October 15th 2010
Phase 43
Chinese hors d’oeuvres October 22nd 2010
Phase 44
Corned beef hash October 29th 2010
Phase 45
Fried Camembert November 5th 2010
Phase 46
Stir-fried cuttlefish November 12th 2010
Phase 47
Grrruffalo burgers November 18th 2010
Phase 47a
Beaujolais Nouveau November 19th 2010
Phase 48
Salmon & prawns in lime & piri-piri November 26th 2010
Phase 49
Chicken liver tortitas December 3rd 2010
Phase 50a
Shami kebabs (shop) December 8th 2010
Phase 50b
Shami kebabs (packet) December 9th 2010
Phase 50c
Shami kebabs (scratch) December 10th 2010
Phase 51a
Sincronizadas December 16th 2010
Phase 51b
Mixed pork griddle December 17th 2010
Phase 52a
Good King Wenceslas pizza December 23rd 2010
Phase 52b
Christmas dinner December 24th 2010
Phase 53
Trout in pecan sauce with pinto bean stew August 3rd 2012
Phase 54
Pot Noodle December 14th 2012
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:37 am
by Bongo Brain
Thanks for posting the link to that cookbook - I think I'll add that to my list for Santa
Just wanted to say to the OP, and in general anyway...
I bought one of those odd looking little toaster devices, for toasting on a gas ring
Must say, for about £4 on eBay, it was a great purchase
Also, it folds down quite small, and toasts bread more evenly than you might expect
Of course, man or woman should not live on toast alone! And it's hardly a culinary masterpiece, But I love a slice of warm buttered toast with my morning cuppa
Just thought I'd mention it here, as I was unaware of these fab little useful devices.... ah the simplicity
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-4-Slice- ... 0505.m3226
Re: Cooking in a Bongo?
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:37 am
by Philfish
After 20 plus years of campervans of all sizes, one thing we noticed early on is that whatever is above or adjacent to the burners will suffer. One brand new van had a blind and its whole housing warped and turned a horrible shade of tan. Since then frying has been verboten. We swear by a small slow cooker if hooked up to electric, but if you have to cook, slow stews, simmering dishes etc are the way ahead.