Everyday meals
Pani kapisi (corned beef bread)
Bread filled with corned beef and onions, baked until the crumb is soaked through and the crust is golden. A simple, comforting snack that is very popular in Tongan families.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
- Finely slice the onions and fry them in the oil until lightly coloured.
- In a bowl, mash the corned beef with a fork and mix it with the onions and mayonnaise, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the bread lengthways in half, then into thick slices without separating them completely.
- Fill the inside with the mixture and arrange tomato slices on top.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bread is crisp and the filling is hot.
Variations and tips
With cheese. Sprinkle grated cheese on top before baking for a gratinéed version.
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Original Ecomely recipe.