BOBOTIE (SOUTH AFRICAN CURRY MEAT LOAF)

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"The dried fruit in this curried South African meat loaf offsets its cayenne spiciness, while its almond crust adds a crunchy counterpoint to the tender ground meat." - Saveur

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup unsweetened black tea, hot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, peeled & finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine tea, raisins, and apricots in a bowl; let sit for 30 minutes. Drain, and reserve 1/3 cup soaking liquid; set both aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne, cumin, fenugreek, pepper, fennel, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add reserved soaked fruit and soaking liquid and vinegar; cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl; add beef, and mix until evenly combined. Transfer meat mixture to a foil-lined baking sheet, and shape into an 8″ × 4″ loaf; press almonds over top of meat loaf, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf reads 160F, about 40 minutes.

Tortle
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Johourul Islam
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I've never had bobotie before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Ladla Sardar
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Abigail Varney
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The bobotie was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Ail Baloch
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The bobotie was good, but I found it to be a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Adana Koroma
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This was my first time making bobotie, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to make.


Darryl Luck
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I love bobotie, and this recipe did not disappoint. The curry flavor was perfect, and the meatloaf was moist and flavorful.


harrison mcsparron
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and it was a big hit with my guests.


oladele matti
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I've made bobotie a few times now, and this recipe is definitely my favorite. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


royal Family
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This bobotie was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the meatloaf was moist and flavorful. Even my picky eater son loved it.