Samoan Corned Beef (povi Masima)

Samoan Corned Beef, known as Povi Masima, is a popular dish in Samoan cuisine. It is a flavorful and hearty meal that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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Samoan Corned Beef (povi Masima)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs corned beef
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, place the corned beef, onion, and garlic.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Pour the mixture over the corned beef.
  3. Add water to the pot until the corned beef is covered.
  4. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the corned beef is tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the corned beef from the pot and slice it.
  6. Serve the sliced corned beef with the cooking liquid as a sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Bowl Serving platter

Tools

Stove Knife Spoon

Serving suggestions

Samoan Corned Beef is traditionally served with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add whole spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves to the cooking liquid.

Cost

$20