SOUTH AFRICAN BOBOTIE

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A classic South African entree. While not particularly spicy, the dish has complex flavors with the sweetness of raisins contrasting the curry. Serve with yellow rice.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 467.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Ketura Samuel
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This is the worst recipe I've ever tried. It was a waste of time and money.


Salamoune Doudou
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out terrible. The flavors just didn't work together.


Khokhar production TV
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This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work. I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to make it.


Lucinda Johnson
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I'm not sure about the combination of spices in this dish. It sounds a bit too spicy for me.


Sam Jameson
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I've never had bobotie before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Courtney Bridgewater
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's sure to impress your guests.


Komuhendo Roseliny
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Kumi Florence
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The custard topping is what really makes this dish special. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Sumona Sumona
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness and texture.


Matthew Woodall
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This is one of my favorite South African dishes. It's always a hit when I make it for parties.


Niroshana Kumara
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I love bobotie! It's such a unique and flavorful dish.


Akmal Awan
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This was my first time making bobotie and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Ryan Jenkins
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spices and the creamy custard is just perfect.


Alinajam Rajpoot
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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