Bobotie
This savory and aromatic Bobotie recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Featuring a spiced minced beef mixture enriched with curry paste, chutney, and sultanas, this South African classic is baked to perfection and crowned with a luscious egg and milk topping. The result is a comforting dish that balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes in each bite. It's a delightful addition to any dinner table, making for a satisfying meal that is sure to impress.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 onions , chopped
- 25g butter
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1kg packet lean minced beef
- 2 tbsp madras curry paste
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 3 cloves
- 5 allspice berries
- 2 tbsp peach or mango chutney
- 3 tbsp sultanas
- 6 bay leaves
- 300ml full-cream milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Pour cold water over the bread and set aside to soak.
- Meanwhile, fry the onions in the butter, stirring regularly for 10 mins until they are soft and starting to colour. Add the garlic and beef and stir well, crushing the mince into fine grains until it changes colour. Stir in the curry paste, herbs, spices, chutney, sultanas and 2 of the bay leaves with 1 tsp salt and plenty of ground black pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 10 mins. Squeeze the water from the bread, then beat into the meat mixture until well blended. Tip into an oval ovenproof dish (23 x 33cm and about 5-6cm deep). Press the mixture down well and smooth the top. You can make this and chill 1 day ahead.
- For the topping, beat the milk and eggs with seasoning, then pour over the meat. Top with the remaining bay leaves and bake for 35-40 mins until the topping is set and starting to turn golden.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 386 calories
- Fat Content: 16 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 20 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 43 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.97 milligram of sodium
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