Bobotie
Published in Meat Dishes, South Africa
All South African. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. It is actually quite simple. Serve with plain or yellow rice and sambals.
Ingredients:
- 1 thick slice white bread, crusts removed.
- 1 kg mince (beef or lamb)
- 125 ml seedless raisins
- 15 -20 ml smooth apricot jam
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 10 – 15 ml curry powder
- 10 ml salt
- 3 eggs
- 250 ml milk (more can be used)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 125 ml almond flakes (optional)
- 15 – 20 ml fruit chutney
- 5 ml mixed herbs, chopped (optional)
- 5 ml turmeric
- 10 – 20 ml cooking oil
- 4 bay or lemon leaves
Preparation:
- Soak the bread in 125 ml milk. Squeeze it dry and reserve the the milk.
- Combine the bread with the mince and all the other ingredients, except oil, eggs and leaves. Mix to combine thoroughly.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and, over a high heat, lightly brown the mixture.
- Turn it into a shallow medium baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Beat the eggs with all the milk, and a little salt and pepper and pour over the meat. Top with the leaves.
- Bake at 180° C for 35 to 50 minutes, or until the mixture is set and the top browned.
Serves 6 – 8.
