Global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand Nikki Beach is pleased to welcome newly appointed Executive Chef Massimiliano (Max) Chiomento to Nikki Beach Barbados in time for the reopening of their second season. A renowned industry veteran, Chef Max brings over twenty-five years of culinary experience and fervent passion to his new role at Nikki Beach Barbados. Hailing most recently from the Atlantis hotel in Nassau, Bahamas, Chef Max brings with him a cultural mix of Italian heritage and global culinary experience.
Born and raised in Italy, though with Bajan roots, Chef Max is pleased to introduce Nikki Beach Barbados’ latest lunch and dinner menus. Both menus seamlessly blend Nikki Beach culinary classics with vibrant local flavours and a hint of Italian flare, all perfectly paired with world-renowned Nikki Beach Mojitos and other signature drinks.
Nikki Beach Barbados is thrilled to welcome Chef Max, whose experience cooking as a private chef for dignitaries such as the affluent English family at Fustic House, as well as to American families around the world, clearly highlights his ability to adapt to a diverse range of preferences, a skill that is continually favoured as tourism on the Platinum Coast continues to grow.
“COU COU” FLYFISH by Max Chiomento
This dish pairs non traditional Mediterranean ingredients and locally grown favourites.
Local fried flyfish | panko coating | grilled okra | cornmeal | red pepper sauce | yellow pepper sauce | cherry tomato | red onion
RECIPE
2 flying fish
1 okra
100 gr red peppers
100 gr yellow peppers
50 gr red onions
50 gr cherry tomatoes
100ml white wine
1 clove of garlic
100ml milk
25 gr Parmesan cheese
25 gr butter
100 ml olive oil
30 gr cornmeal
50 gr breadcrumb panko
1 egg
salt and pepper
MEHOD
Marinate the flying fish with bajan seasoning, then egg wash and panko, pan fry in olive oil.
Whisk in the hot milk, the cornmeal, season and add butter and parmesan cheese.
Sauté the peppers, cherry tomatoes and red onions in olive oil.
Blanche the okra in hot water for one minute, cool in ice, drizzle with olive oil and mark it on the hot grill.
Prepare the two sauces separate with yellow peppers and red peppers to obtain a vibrant color.
Place the Cou Cou in the middle of the plate using an oiled ring.
Stack the two flying fish on top, add the pepper and okras.
Pour the two sauces on both sides of the plate to create a color contrast.
About Nikki Beach Barbados
Opened in December 2017, the globally recognised unique beach club concept features a restaurant and pool with oceanfront seating for up to 200 guests. Guest amenities include a swim-up octagon wet bar, oversized luxury pool beds and VIP cabanas, valet service, seven catamaran-like lounges jutting out over the ocean, yacht dockage, water shuttle, ample parking, showers and changing rooms. Diners enjoy Nikki Beach’s globally-inspired cuisine and signature sushi boats, dishes with local flair, fresh fish and seafood, an on-site rotisserie and our world famous Nikki Beach Mojito.
Experience the top entertainment with Nikki Beach’s prominent music program featuring resident DJs, an in-house saxophonist, percussionist and violinist and over 50 speakers, which keep the property jamming.
Nikki Beach Barbados Port Ferdinand Retreat Saint Peter, Barbados
Phone +1 (246) 436 4554