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Classic South African Bobotie with Creamy Egg Topping
Irene Muller

Classic South African Bobotie with Creamy Egg Topping

Bobotie, a beloved South African curried minced meat dish with a creamy egg topping, is often described as a perfect blend of sweet and savory comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Group 1:
  • 30ml ground ginger
  • 30ml soft brown sugar
  • 30ml turmeric
  • 30ml curry powder
  • 30ml crushed garlic
  • 10ml salt
  • 2ml pepper
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 5 medium onions sliced in cubes
Group 2:
  • 2 slices white bread soaked in water
  • 1kg lean mince
  • 150ml seedless raisins sultanas is the best or any other available
  • 12 almonds sliced
  • 60ml Mrs Balls Chutney
  • 30ml lemon juice
  • 30ml Worcestershire Sauce
Group 3:
  • 375ml milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • almonds for garnish and lemon leaves if available
Yellow Rice
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp sugar mixed with cinnamon to be added when cooked

Method
 

Group 1:
  1. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add all Group 1 ingredients and sauté on medium heat until onions are soft and lightly golden.
    Ingredients for Classic South African Bobotie with Creamy Egg Topping
Group 2:
  1. Squeeze excess water from bread. Mix with remaining Group 2 ingredients and add to the saucepan. Stir well, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until evenly cooked. Transfer to an oven dish and garnish with almonds and lemon leaves (optional).
Group 3:
  1. Whisk eggs and milk together. Pour over the meat mixture and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
Yellow Rice:
  1. Bring rice and water to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and cook until tender (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon sugar to taste.
To Serve Plate with yellow rice and a fresh salad of your choice.