How to Make South African Bobotie - A Step-by-Step Guide

South African Bobotie is a traditional dish that is popular in South Africa. It is a savory, spiced minced meat dish, with a layer of creamy, golden custard on top. The dish is packed with flavor and has a comforting, wholesome feel to it.

One of the things that makes South African Bobotie unique is its blend of flavors. The meat mixture is seasoned with a variety of spices, including curry powder, turmeric, and cinnamon, which give it a rich, aromatic taste. The custard on top adds a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ slice bread
  • ½ cup milk, divided
  • 1 egg, beaten, divided
  • ¼ cup seedless raisins
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chutney

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef to onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Soak bread in 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl, mash, and add to ground beef mixture; stir in 1/2 of beaten egg, raisins, vinegar, sugar, turmeric, salt, curry powder, and ground black pepper.
  • Transfer beef mixture to glass baking dish; insert bay leaves.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 1/2 egg and remaining 1/4 cup milk together in a small bowl; pour over meat mixture and return to oven for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with chutney.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 335mg