South African Babootie

South African Babootie
  • Author: essjay77

Prepare to delight your taste buds with this comforting and aromatic lamb mince bake. Its tender lamb combined with the sweetness of raisins and apricots, all infused with a fragrant curry powder, create a satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Top it off with a creamy egg and milk custard for the perfect finishing touch.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • For the main dish
  • 1 Slice of white bread without crusts
  • Milk
  • 400g Lamb mince
  • 1 Large onion
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 100g Raisins
  • 100g Apricots, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp medium curry powder
  • For the topping
  • 1 Egg
  • 250ml Milk
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Bay leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas 5
  • In a bowl, add just enough milk to the slice of bread to soak.
  • Fry the onion and mince until browned, and drain off any fat.
  • Add 1 Egg, the vinegar, raisins, apricots and curry powder to the bowl with the soaked bread.
  • Add the mince and onion, and mix well.
  • Pour this mixture into a baking dish, ensuring the top is level.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the other egg, the milk and salt and pepper. Pour this over the top of the mince until covered.
  • Push bay leaves into the mince if using, and cook for 45 minutes in the oven until topping has solidified.

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Yield

Serves 4