Bobotie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tbsp. butter; 1-1/8 lb. mince (combination of beef and lamb); 2 onions, chopped; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1 cup grated carrot; apple; 2 tsp. curry powder; 1 tsp. coriander; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. mixed herbs; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 dash red chili powder; cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 tbsp. wine vinegar; 2 slices white bread; 2 bay; lemon leaves; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup cream AND; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 dash pepper; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tbsp. butter
1-1/8 lb. mince (combination of beef and lamb)
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup grated carrot
apple
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. mixed herbs
1 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. sugar
1 dash red chili powder
cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. wine vinegar
2 slices white bread
2 bay
lemon leaves
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream AND
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 tsp. salt
1 dash pepper
2 eggs

1
Stir-fry the mince in the oil and butter until loose and crumbly, using a fork.
2
Add the chopped onion and stir-fry until limp and glazed.
3
Add the garlic, grated carrot and spices.
4
Continue cooking very briefly to develop all flavours.
5
Season with salt, pepper and wine vinegar or lemon juice to taste.
6
Soak white bread in water, lightly squeeze out water and mash with a fork, then add to mixture.
7
Spread the mixture into a flat ovenproof dish.
8
Tuck the bay or lemon leaves into the mixture.
9
Beat together all the ingredients for the topping with a fork.
10
Pour the topping over the bobotie and bake uncovered at 190 C (375 F) for 35 minutes until the custard topping is firm and golden-brown.
11
Serve with yellow rice, chutney, sliced bananas and a diced tomato and onion sambal.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. oil, 1/2 tbsp. butter, 1-1/8 lb. mince (combination of beef and lamb), 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bobotie falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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