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Flavors of Nicaragua: authentic recipes from our chefs in Maderas

Nicaraguan cuisine is a real mix of indigenous, Spanish and Creole influences. There are many dishes and preparation styles that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. You’ll have the chance to taste local specialties like chicharrons (crispy fried pork skin), delicious marinated meats combined with a fresh curtido salad finished with tajada chips and a refreshing fresco (juice). We get inspired by this vibrant local cuisine at the camp and create mouth-watering dishes every day.

We love food almost as much as we love surfing and we offer international recipes as well as local specialties at our camp. Daily breakfast and dinner from Sun-Thu are included in the room rate. So you don’t have to worry about going hungry on your surf trip! On Friday and Saturday, we have Pizza and BBQ nights which are definitely the highlight of the week! Our menu contains a variety of dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians alike and we can accommodate all diets.

Check out the recipes our kitchen maestros create daily below. Swing into your kitchen and try them out yourself! Post your own creations on Instagram and Facebook and tag @rapturecamps for a chance to be featured on our feed.

A healthy dish that consists of rice and beans

Gallo Pinto

Start your day off right with this tasty, traditional South-American breakfast dish – best-enjoyed pre-surf, gazing over the ocean from our surf camp in Playa Maderas. A delicious creation, made with rice and beans, fried until they become toasted. This recipe is very famous in various Latin-American countries and it will give you the energy you need for your daily surfing! Check our creation below: scrambled eggs with Gallo pinto and pico...

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A plate of chargrilled chicken kebabs with potatoes and rosemary

Chicken Kebabs – Chargrilled

Are you a barbecue lover? One of our best dinner options in Playa Maderas is the Chargrilled Chicken Kebabs. Undoubtedly packing lots of lean protein, flavor, and spices, they are the perfect ending to a nice surfing day. After you taste a bit of Nicaraguan BBQ, nothing else will compare! Dive into a sea of flavors and nutrition for the surfing days ahead. A perfect meal for a summer night out in...

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Chicken Burger with Potato Wedges

Here’s another tasty recipe from our Nicaragua camp! A much healthier break from typical hamburgers, this chicken burger is super flavorful. Also, simple to make, and delicious. It combines lean meat, different spices, and vegetables. This combination of flavors will definitely help you recharge after surfing. Servings: 4 We love seeing your photos so tag @rapturecamps on Instagram and Facebook for a chance to get featured on one of our feeds!

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Churrasco with Chimichurri

One of our guests’ favorites in Nicaragua? Churrasco with Chimichurri, this all so mouth-watering recipe. Indeed, churrasco translates to “grilled meat” from Spanish. The green marinade sauce called Chimichurri has the best seasoning. Undoubtedly, best enjoyed with rice and vegetables or with traditional plantain chips! Servings: 4 We love seeing your photos so tag @rapturecamps on Instagram and Facebook for a chance to get featured on one of our feeds!

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A colorful dish of tacos with vegetables

Vegan Tacos

This vegan tacos dish is so full of texture and flavor, you’ll forget that it doesn’t contain meat! Who needs ground beef when you can fill tacos with fresh avocados, peppers, tomatoes, and onions? A break from the typical tacos and a much healthier option for you, these vegan tacos bring lots of vitamins and flavor. Also, they are fairly simple to make. Servings: 4 We love seeing your photos so tag @rapturecamps on...

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