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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into pieces and sear them in very hot oil for 5 minutes to brown them.
  2. Remove the chicken and fry the sliced onions and garlic until soft.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot, then add the paprika, salt and pepper.
  5. Crumble the corned beef over the top and mix gently.
  6. Cover with a little water and let it simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Adjust the seasoning; the sauce should be smooth and creamy.
  8. 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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