How to Make Best Bobotie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bobotie is a traditional South African dish that has a rich history and an even richer flavor. This dish is often considered the national dish of South Africa and is a true representation of the diverse and vibrant culinary landscape of the country.

With its roots in Cape Malay cuisine, bobotie is a fusion of flavors from the East and West, making it a unique and delicious dish that is loved by many. The dish typically consists of spiced minced meat, sweet and savory custard topping,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 slices Texas toast thick-sliced bread
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon hot chutney
  • ½ tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon apricot jam
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Pour milk in a shallow dish. Soak bread in milk. Squeeze excess milk from bread and set milk aside.
  • Add bread to beef mixture. Stir in raisins, chutney, curry powder, apricot jam, salt, and black pepper. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Whisk together reserved milk, egg, and a pinch of salt. Pour over top of beef mixture. Lay bay leaf on top of milk mixture.
  • Continue baking until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 379mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 381mg