BEST BOBOTIE

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This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It's delicious!

Provided by trixie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 teaspoon apricot jam
1 tablespoon hot chutney
½ tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 pinch salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions in the hot oil until soft. Break the ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown.
  • Place the milk in a shallow dish. Soak the bread in the milk. Squeeze the excess milk from the bread. Set the milk aside. Add the bread to the beef mixture. Stir in the raisins, apricot jam, chutney, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour.
  • While the bobotie bakes, whisk together the reserved milk, egg, and a pinch of salt. Pour over top of the dish. Lay the bay leaf onto the top of the milk mixture.
  • Return the bobotie to the oven until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 196.1 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 831.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Issah Hajaratu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. I also found the custard filling to be a bit too runny.


Katrƒ´na Balode
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This bobotie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good dish. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe or omitting it altogether.


Dhan Rai
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This was my first time making bobotie and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Mandev Bhatt
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I'm not usually a fan of bobotie, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of spices and the creamy custard filling was simply divine. I also appreciated the fact that this recipe didn't require any fancy ingredients or equipment. It was easy


Vonnay Goodwin
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I especially loved the creamy custard filling. This is definitely going to be my go-to bobotie recipe from now on.


Imam Zehri
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This bobotie was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this dish again and again!


MD Jingir MD Jingir
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I thought this bobotie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it could have used more flavor. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the recipe.


Shiloh Henry
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This bobotie was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was still a good dish. I would recommend using less chili powder or omitting it altogether if you don't like spicy food.


Amjed Razak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this bobotie. I'm not usually a fan of this dish, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the custard filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this rec


Akif Murtezani
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This bobotie was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ilmunnisha Monisha
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. I also found the custard filling to be a bit too runny.


Sabnil Kumar
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This bobotie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good dish. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe or omitting it altogether.


Babar Farooq
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I've been making bobotie for years, but this recipe is by far the best I've ever tried. The addition of the banana and chutney really takes it to the next level. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.


Mohammad jayed hossain
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This was my first time making bobotie and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Suleman Saghir
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I'm not usually a fan of bobotie, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of spices and the creamy custard filling was simply divine. I also appreciated the fact that this recipe didn't require any fancy ingredients or equipment. It was easy


Kwabena Adomako
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. This is definitely going to be my go-to bobotie recipe from now on.


Scrappy Blue
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This bobotie recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. The apricots added a lovely tartness that balanced out the savory flavors perfectly. I will definitely be making this d