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Carne norte guisado
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Top: Carne norte guisado with onions;
Bottom: Carne norte guisado with potatoes
Alternative names Corned beef guisado, Ginisang carne norte, Ginisang corned beef
Course Main course, side dish
Place of origin Philippines
Serving temperature Warm
Main ingredients Corned beef, onions
Variations Sinabawang corned beef
Similar dishes Tortang carne norte

Carne norte guisado, also known as corned beef guisado, is a yummy Filipino dish. It's a simple meal made with shredded canned corned beef. This beef is quickly cooked, or sautéed, with tasty onion rings. People in the Philippines often eat it for breakfast. They usually have it with warm white rice or a soft bread roll called pandesal.

What is Carne Norte Guisado?

This dish is super easy to make. It uses "carne norte," which means "northern meat." This is the Filipino name for canned corned beef. The word "guisado" means "sautéed" or "cooked with onions and garlic." So, it's basically sautéed corned beef!

How is it Made?

To make Carne norte guisado, you first shred the corned beef. Then, you cook it quickly in a pan with sliced onions. It's a very fast dish to prepare. This makes it perfect for a quick breakfast or a simple meal any time.

What Can You Add?

While the basic dish is just corned beef and onions, many people like to add other ingredients. You can make it more filling and colorful! Some common additions include:

Adding these vegetables makes the dish even more delicious and nutritious.

Sinabawang Corned Beef: A Soupy Version

There's a special way to make Carne norte guisado more soupy. It's called sinabawang corned beef. "Sinabawang" means "with broth" or "soupy." After sautéing the corned beef and onions, you simply add some beef stock or water. This makes the dish more like a warm, comforting soup. It's great for a chilly morning!

When Do Filipinos Eat It?

Carne norte guisado is a very popular breakfast food in the Philippines. It's often served as part of a traditional Filipino breakfast. People love to pair it with hot, freshly cooked white rice. Sometimes, they also eat it with pandesal, which is a soft, slightly sweet bread roll. It's a simple, hearty, and satisfying way to start the day.

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