Bobotie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 slice white bread; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 pounds coarsely ground lean lamb; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 eggs; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely grated; 1/2 cup seedless raisins; 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds; 4 small bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 slice white bread
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds coarsely ground lean lamb
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely grated
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
4 small bay leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine the bread and milk in a small bowl, and let the bread soak for 10 minutes.
3
In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and the oil; then, stir in the onions and cook slowly until they are soft and translucent.
4
Add the curry, sugar, salt and pepper, and stir for about 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the lamb, and saute until well browned.
6
Add the lemon juice, bring the mixture to a boil and remove from heat.
7
Drain the bread, and squeeze to dry it completely, reserving the drained milk.
8
Add the bread, one of the eggs, the apple, raisins and almonds to the lamb.
9
Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well blended.
10
Taste for seasoning.
11
Pack the mixture loosely into an ovenproof baking dish, and tuck the bay leaves underneath.
12
Whisk the remaining eggs with the reserved milk until it becomes frothy.
13
Pour this mixture evenly over the meat, and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes, until the surface has browned and is firm.
14
Serve directly from the pan.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice white bread, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Bobotie falls under the General 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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