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October 24, 2024 Aubergine Foods

Traditional South African Bobotie

Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional South African bobotie, a comforting dish that’s a delightful fusion of sweet and savory. Imagine a spiced ground meat base, often made with beef or lamb, enriched with aromatic curry spices, dried fruits, and a hint of lemon, all baked to perfection with a creamy egg topping that sets into a golden crust. Each bite offers a burst of textures and tastes, making it a beloved staple in South African cuisine. Served with yellow rice and sambal, bobotie is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of heritage and warmth that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant heart of South Africa.

Ingredients

1 kg minced beef or lamb
1 fairly thick sliced crust-less bread It can be brown or white
375 ml milk
25 ml oil
2 sliced onions
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp fruit chutney Mrs Balls Original chutney is THE best but if you can't find it, don't stress
1 tbsp smooth apricot jam
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tbsp brown vinegar
6 tbsp sultanas (don’t replace with raisins – they are too sweet; sultanas are much better for this recipe)
3 eggs
bay leaves

Instructions

First off, soak your bread in milk.
Grease a large baking dish and heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/gas 4.
Warm a large, wide casserole pot over a medium heat and, and add oil and butter and fry the garlic and onions until the onions are soft.
Then add curry powder, salt, chutney, jam, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric and vinegar and mix well together.
Drain the milk from your soaked bread (keep the drained milk) and mash the bread.
Then add the bread to pan together with mince and sultanas.
Cook over low heat, stirring, until the meat is cooked, then remove it from stove.
Now add 1 beaten egg and mix everything together well. Lastly, spoon into a greased baking dish, approx 28 x 16 cm baking dish to the top.
Beat the remaining 2 eggs with the leftover drained milk (hopefully around 300 ml, or a little more).
Pour over meat mixture and put a few bay leaves on top.
Bake uncovered in 180C for approximately 35 mins or until set (nicely browned).
Serve with rice .

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