Bobotie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices Bread; 1/2 cups Milk, Or More As Needed; 3 whole Sweet Potatoes; 1 whole Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder, Divided; 1/2 pounds, 78 ounces, weight Ground Meat; 1 teaspoon Dried Mixed Herbs; 1 teaspoon Clove Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 2 leaves Bay; 2 Tablespoons Pickle Or Chutney; 1/2 cups Raisins; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Cream; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 leaves Bay

Servings: persons

2 slices Bread
1/2 cups Milk, Or More As Needed
3 whole Sweet Potatoes
1 whole Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoons Curry Powder, Divided
1/2 pounds, 78 ounces, weight Ground Meat
1 teaspoon Dried Mixed Herbs
1 teaspoon Clove Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 leaves Bay
2 Tablespoons Pickle Or Chutney
1/2 cups Raisins
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Cream
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 leaves Bay

1
Tear the bread up so it fits into a small bowl and pour in the milk (you may need more, depending on the size of your bowl).
2
Leave to soak, pushing every so often on the bread to make sure the milk soaks through.
3
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks, and boil on a low heat until soft (about 15 minutes).
4
Peel and chop the onion and garlic, and fry in the butter.
5
Add one tablespoon of curry powder, reserving the rest until later, and continue frying until the onion is soft.
6
Add the mince to the pan and stir until it is browned all over.
7
Add herbs, spices, the remaining tablespoon of curry powder if desired, and the bay leaves.
8
If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of water from the boiling potatoes.
9
Season and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Add the pickle or chutney.
11
Stir through, then add the raisins and (drained) potatoes to the meat mixture.
12
Tip the bread with any residual milk out of its bowl into the pan, and stir again, mashing any larger chunks of bread with the side of a spoon.
13
Season.
14
Lower the flame to its lowest setting and let everything sit while you prepare the topping.
15
Beat the eggs and the cream in a bowl with salt and pepper.
16
Pour the filling into a deep dish, and pour the omelette over the top.
17
Place your remaining bay leaves decoratively on top.
18
Bake at 200 degrees F (390 degrees F) for twenty minutes, and serve.

296

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Bread, 1/2 cups Milk, Or More As Needed, 3 whole Sweet Potatoes, 1 whole Onion, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bobotie

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