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Bobotie
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mediumSouthern Africa

Bobotie

80 min cook time
6 servings
medium
4.7

South Africa's iconic spiced minced meat bake with a savoury egg custard topping.

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • Minced beef or lamb1 kg
  • Onions2 large, diced
  • Garlic3 cloves, minced
  • Curry powder2 tbsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Apricot jam or chutney2 tbsp
  • Raisins or sultanas⅓ cup
  • White bread2 slices, soaked in milk
  • Milk1 cup
  • Eggs3
  • Bay leaves4

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Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C. Soak bread in ½ cup milk and mash.

  2. 2

    Fry onions until soft, add garlic, then brown the mince.

  3. 3

    Add curry powder, turmeric, apricot jam, raisins and soaked bread.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a greased ovenproof dish. Press down and add bay leaves.

  5. 5

    Whisk eggs with remaining milk and pour over the mince.

  6. 6

    Bake for 40–45 minutes until custard is golden.

  7. 7

    Serve with yellow rice and chutney.

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