Atoll Spiced Corned Beef & Cabbage Hash (Te Kaabweti) – Authentic Kiribati Recipe
Beloved Kiribati communal feast skillet tossing tender beef with crisp cabbage and potatoes.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇮 Kiribati (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Shredded corned beef (or spiced beef), Green cabbage ribbons, Diced potatoes, Black pepper, Onion
Ingredients for Atoll Spiced Corned Beef & Cabbage Hash (Te Kaabweti) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shredded corned beef (or spiced beef), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups green cabbage ribbons, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kiribati seasoning (onion, garlic, splash of coconut milk)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and black pepper for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add shredded corned beef (or spiced beef) and green cabbage ribbons along with onion, garlic, splash of coconut milk, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with diced potatoes and serve straight from the skillet.