Bobotie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Lamb; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 lbs ground lamb; 3 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped blanched almond; 2 tablespoons apricot jam; Custard; 2 cups whipping cream; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; buttered rice

Servings: persons

Lamb
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped blanched almond
2 tablespoons apricot jam
Custard
2 cups whipping cream
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
buttered rice

1
For lamb: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onion and garlic.
4
Saute until translucent, about 7 minutes.
5
Add lamb, curry powder and spices.
6
Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add tomato, almonds and jam.
8
Continue until lamb is cooked, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes more.
9
Season.
10
Drain off fat.
11
Transfer lamb to 2-quart souffle dish.
12
For custard: Whisk all ingredients together in medium bowl.
13
Pour over lamb.
14
Bake until custard sets, about 50 minutes.
15
Serve immediately.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lamb, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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