Traditional South African Bobotie
Traditional dish · South African
A classic South African dish featuring spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. It's a flavorful and comforting casserole.
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Ingredients
- Minced beef1 kg
- Onions2 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Curry powder2 tbsp
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Coriander seeds1 tsp
- Bread slices2
- Milk250 ml
- Apricot jam2 tbsp
- Raisins50 g
- Almonds, slivered50 g
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Eggs3
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Bay leaves3-4
Steps
- 1
Soak bread slices in milk. Squeeze out excess milk and set aside.
- 2
Finely chop onions and garlic. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 3
Add minced beef to the pan and brown it. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the soaked bread (crumbled), apricot jam, raisins, slivered almonds, and vinegar to the meat mixture. Mix well.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a greased ovenproof dish. Press down firmly.
- 7
Arrange bay leaves on top of the meat mixture.
- 8
Whisk eggs with the reserved milk. Pour evenly over the meat mixture.
- 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is set and golden brown.
- 10
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
