Traditional South African Bobotie Family Recipe

Bobotie is a traditional dish from South African cuisine. It typically consists of minced meat seasoned with spices, dried fruits, and bread soaked in milk. The mixture is then covered with a layer of beaten eggs before being baked. It is an easy-to-make and tasty recipe that will take you on a journey to South Africa from your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 500g minced meat
  • 2 slices of white bread
  • 250ml milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 apple diced
  • 50g raisins
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  2. Soak the white bread in the milk.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pan with a little oil until golden brown.
  4. Add the minced meat and cook until well browned.
  5. Add the curry, turmeric, apple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Drain the bread and add it to the mixture. Mix well.
  7. Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
  8. Beat the eggs with the remaining milk and pour this mixture over the preparation.
  9. Bake for about 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.

How to enjoy Bobotie

Bobotie is enjoyed hot, straight out of the oven. It is usually served with white rice or fruit chutney for a sweet-salty contrast. Feel free to add some fresh coriander leaves for a touch of color and freshness.

And there you have it, you now know how to make a delicious traditional South African Bobotie at home. Enjoy your meal!

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