Kapisi Pulu (Corned Beef and Cabbage in Coconut Cream)
Main CourseTonga

Kapisi PuluCorned Beef and Cabbage in Coconut Cream

Cabbage, corned beef, and onion baked in coconut cream until the cabbage is tender and the sauce is lightly reduced. This is a straightforward Tongan-style family dish.

Prep

20m

Cook

1h 10m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
640kcal

Calories

29g

Protein

53g

Fat

19g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Bake

  • 600g
    Green Cabbage (shredded)
  • 340g
    Corned Beef (broken into pieces)
  • 450ml
    Coconut Cream
  • 120g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 02

    Combine the green cabbage, onion, corned beef, salt, and black pepper in a deep baking dish.

  3. 03

    Pour over the coconut cream and press the mixture down lightly so the cabbage begins to settle into the liquid.

  4. 04

    Cover tightly with foil and bake until the green cabbage is very tender.

  5. 05

    Remove the foil and bake until the coconut sauce thickens slightly and the exposed edges begin to color.

  6. 06

    Rest briefly, then serve hot with the sauce from the dish.

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