Fresh Cherry Tomato Kimchi

Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes coated in Mama Kim’s real kimchi seasoning. This simple fresh kimchi salad brings together the natural sweetness of tomatoes, savoury garlic and warming chilli. Just four ingredients, with no cooking required.

Ingredients

• 200g sweet cherry tomatoes

• 10g Mama Kim’s Kimchi Spice

• 10mL water, plus a little more if needed

• 2 pinches of salt, to taste

Method

1. Wash the cherry tomatoes, drain well and cut in half.

2. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with the salt and gently toss.

3. In a small bowl, mix the Kimchi Spice with the water to make a paste. Add a little more water if needed to loosen it.

4. Add the paste to the tomatoes and gently toss until each piece is coated.

5. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Enjoy freshly mixed, or refrigerate immediately in a clean, covered container and serve chilled.

Serving suggestions

Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken or tofu, spoon over rice, or enjoy as a fresh side dish at your next BBQ.

Storage

Keep refrigerated at 5°C or below. This recipe is for a fresh kimchi salad and does not include a room-temperature fermentation step.

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