Bobotie is a traditional South African dish made with spiced minced meat and a creamy, egg-based topping. This recipe combines savory and sweet flavors for a comforting, aromatic meal that's perfect for family dinners.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 25 g almonds
- 3 bay leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tbsp chutney
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 eggs
- 250 ml milk
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 onion
- 50 g raisins
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Soak the bread in half the milk, then squeeze out the milk and set the bread aside. Reserve the milk.
Step 3
In a large pan, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Step 4
Add the minced beef and cook until browned.
Step 5
Mix in the curry powder, vinegar, sugar, chutney, raisins, almonds, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Crumble the soaked bread into the meat mixture and stir well.
Step 7
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, pressing it down evenly.
Step 8
Beat the eggs with the remaining milk and pour over the meat mixture.
Step 9
Place the bay leaves on top.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and set.