Ingredients
Bobotie Filling
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 slices of white bread
- 250 ml milk
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas
- 2 tbsp apricot jam
- 2 tbsp chutney (fruit chutney, such as Mrs. Ball's)
- 2 eggs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Topping
- 2 eggs large
- 250 ml milk
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of ground turmeric (for color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Tear the slices of white bread into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour 250 ml of milk over the bread and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to toast the spices and release their flavors.
- Add the soaked bread (squeeze out excess milk before adding) to the meat mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the raisins or sultanas, apricot jam, and chutney. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes to combine all the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs and then mix them into the meat mixture. This will help bind the filling together.
- Transfer the Bobotie filling into a greased ovenproof dish and spread it evenly.
- In another bowl, beat together 2 eggs, 250 ml of milk, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of ground turmeric. Pour this mixture over the Bobotie filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is set and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.Bobotie is traditionally served with yellow rice and chutney. Enjoy your South African Bobotie!
Nutrition Facts
Bobotie
Amount per Serving
Calories
676
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
268
mg
89
%
Sodium
457
mg
20
%
Potassium
833
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
709
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
300
mg
30
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.