Bobotie - Cape Malay Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Bobotie - Cape Malay Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 kg ground lamb or 1 kg beef; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon curry (optional (original recipe didn't have curry) (optional); 85 g fresh white breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 tablespoons apricot jam; salt and pepper; 2 eggs; 200 ml heavy cream; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander; 4 tablespoons sultanas

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 kg ground lamb or 1 kg beef
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry (optional (original recipe didn't have curry) (optional)
85 g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons apricot jam
salt and pepper
2 eggs
200 ml heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
4 tablespoons sultanas

1
Line a 9 inch loose bottomed cake tin with a non-stick baking parchement.
2
Preheat oven to 180C.
3
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan and cook the onion and garlic until lightly browned.
4
Add the meat and brown.
5
Remove from the heat and and mix in the spices, breadcrumbs, vinegar, beaten eggs, sultanas, apricot jam and salt to taste.
6
Turn the mixture into the prepared tin.
7
Mix well topping ingredients , season well and pour on top of the meat.
8
Scatter the chopped coriander leaves on top.
9
Bake 1 hour.
10
carefully unmould bobotie.
11
Serve cut into wedges.

1152

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* 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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 kg ground lamb or 1 kg beef, and more.

Yes, Bobotie - Cape Malay Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 - Cape Malay Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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