
Meat
Moa kapisi (chicken with corned beef)
Chicken and corned beef simmered together with onion and tomato in a lightly salted, fragrant sauce. It's a very popular family dish in Tonga, served with rice or taro.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into pieces and sear them in very hot oil for 5 minutes to brown them.
- Remove the chicken and fry the sliced onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot, then add the paprika, salt and pepper.
- Crumble the corned beef over the top and mix gently.
- Cover with a little water and let it simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust the seasoning; the sauce should be smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
Low-salt version. Rinse the corned beef before crumbling it to reduce the saltiness.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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