Sweet, savoury, and topped with golden custard… 🤤
Meet Bobotie, South Africa’s ultimate comfort food! 🇿🇦
It’s been loved for over 400 years, and once you taste it, you’ll know why. Spiced mince, fruity chutney, and a silky egg topping baked until golden — pure magic. ✨
Easy South African Bobotie
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
• 3 slices bread (crusts removed)
• 350ml milk
• 2 tbsp oil + 2 tsp butter
• 2 onions (sliced), 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp mild curry powder
• 4 tbsp fruit chutney + 4 tbsp apricot jam
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp turmeric + 1 tsp minced ginger + ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1kg beef mince
• 100ml sultanas
• 1½ tsp salt + black pepper
• 1 beef stock cube
• 3 eggs (1 for filling, 2 for topping)
• 6 bay leaves
Instructions:
1️⃣ Soak the bread in milk, then drain (saving the milk).
2️⃣ Fry onions and garlic in oil and butter until soft.
3️⃣ Add spices, chutney, jam, and vinegar — cook for 1–2 mins.
4️⃣ Mash the bread, then ...
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