Bobotie(Lamb Meatloaf) Recipe

Name: Bobotie(Lamb Meatloaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bread white; 1 x milk; 2 each onions thinly sliced; 1 each apples peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound ground lamb; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup raisins, seedless; 2 large eggs; 12 each almonds coarsely chopped; 6 each limes leaves; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 x rice white, optional; 1 x chutney optional

Servings: persons

2 slices bread white
1 x milk
2 each onions thinly sliced
1 each apples peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup raisins, seedless
2 large eggs
12 each almonds coarsely chopped
6 each limes leaves
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 x rice white, optional
1 x chutney optional

1
This curry-flavored meatloaf recipe made the rounds years ago, when kaffir lime leaves were unknown here.
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Most people used bay leaves instead, or even lemon oro range leaves from a backyard tree.
3
However, it takes the kaffir leaves to add the proper touch of delicate, lemony perfume.
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Soak bread in bowl with milk to cover until soft, then squeeze dry.
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Saute onions and apple in skillet with butter until tender and not browned.
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Add bread, lamb, curry powder, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and raisins.
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Add one beaten egg and almonds and mix thoroughly.
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Pack mixture lightly into 9x5 inch baking dish.
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Arrange lime leaves on top.
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Bake at 350'F.
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1 hour.
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Beat remaining egg with milk.
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Stir in turmeric.
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Pour over meatloaf and bake 15 minutes longer.
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Serve with rice and chutney.

2447

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

124

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bread white, 1 x milk, 2 each onions thinly sliced, 1 each apples peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Bobotie(Lamb 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.

Bobotie(Lamb Meatloaf)

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