Best Bobotie
If you're looking for a taste of South African cuisine, then you must try the famous dish of Bobotie. This traditional dish is a flavorful and fragrant mixture of minced meat, spices, and dried fruit, topped with a creamy and savory egg custard. Its unique combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a beloved favorite in South Africa and around the world.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch dish
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions in hot oil until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Crumble ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Pour milk in a shallow dish. Soak bread in milk. Squeeze excess milk from bread and set milk aside.
Step 4
Add bread to beef mixture. Stir in raisins, chutney, curry powder, apricot jam, salt, and black pepper. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Step 6
Whisk together reserved milk, egg, and a pinch of salt. Pour over top of beef mixture. Lay bay leaf on top of milk mixture.
Step 7
Continue baking until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
375
Calories
27g
Fat
17g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Complement
At Best Bobotie, we take pride in serving the most delicious and authentic Bobotie in town. Our recipe has been passed down through generations, and we use only the finest ingredients to ensure that every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you're a fan of traditional comfort food or looking to try something new, our Bobotie is sure to delight your taste buds. Come and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant, and savor a taste of South Africa with our Best Bobotie.
