Caribbean Kimchi: A Recipe From Bimini Boatyard's Chef Michael Bennett

Chef Michael Bennett and wife serve up dishes at the Kampong in Coconut Grove

​Bimini Boatyard's Chef Michael Bennett has a joy for both cooking and life.

In our recent interview with Chef Bennett, we learned about his passion for bringing the flavors of the Caribbean home to south Florida. If you missed the interview, you can read it here and here.

Clean Plate Charlie is happy to share Chef Michael's Caribbean-inspired take on the classic Korean kimchi.

Caribbean Kimchi

Ingredients:

 • 12 oz. Green mango

• 1 head napa cabbage, shredded

• 4 oz. Red onion, julienne

• 2 oz. Red bell pepper, julienne

• 1 oz. Garlic, sliced thinly

• 3 oz. Carrot, julienne

• 2 oz. Pineapple, julienne

• 3 tbs. Cilantro, chopped

• 1 oz. Sriracha sauce, or more if you like

• 1 oz. Sesame oil

• 2 oz. Salt

• 1 oz. Ginger, crushed finely

• 4 oz. Scallions, sliced thinly on a bias

Place all veggies in a large bowl and toss roughly.

Shake in the salt and drizzle with the sriracha sauce and oil.

Toss Roughly again.

Place in the refrigerator for three days, Tossing the ingredients once a day.

Remove the slaw/salad and drain well.

Use on plates as garnish or as a spicy Salad accompaniment.

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