Bobotie With Hot Yellow Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Bobotie With Hot Yellow Rice Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lrg onions finely minced; 3 Tbsp. groundnut oil; 1 slc bread about 10mm thick; 250 ml lowfat milk; 1 Tbsp. curry paste; 1 tsp grnd turmeric; 800 gm finely chopped beef; 1 x lemon grated zest and juice; 1 tsp salt freshly grnd black pepper; 1 Tbsp. dernerara sugar; 75 gm raisins; 3 Tbsp. mango chutney; 2 x Large eggs; 8 x kaffir lime leaves broken extra lowfat milk; 50 gm toasted flaked almonds tomato salad and mango chutney to serve; 8 x spring onions minced; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 tsp grnd turmeric; 350 gm easycook long grain rice; 450 ml stock; 1 x carrot peeled and very finely diced; 1 head chicory very finely sliced; 1 stalk celery very finely sliced

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Bobotie With Hot Yellow Rice Salad is a must-try. Made with onions, groundnut oil, bread and milk. Easy step-by-s…

This Bobotie With Hot Yellow Rice Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as lrg onions finely minced, groundnut oil, slc bread about 10mm thick and lowfat milk. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 89293 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

2 lrg onions finely minced
3 Tbsp. groundnut oil
1 slc bread about 10mm thick
250 ml lowfat milk
1 Tbsp. curry paste
1 tsp grnd turmeric
800 gm finely chopped beef
1 x lemon grated zest and juice
1 tsp salt freshly grnd black pepper
1 Tbsp. dernerara sugar
75 gm raisins
3 Tbsp. mango chutney
2 x Large eggs
8 x kaffir lime leaves broken extra lowfat milk
50 gm toasted flaked almonds tomato salad and mango chutney to serve
8 x spring onions minced
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp grnd turmeric
350 gm easycook long grain rice
450 ml stock
1 x carrot peeled and very finely diced
1 head chicory very finely sliced
1 stalk celery very finely sliced

1
Aga equipment:wire shelf on floor of simmering oventhen wire shelf on bottom set of runners in roasting ovenwith cool shelf on top set of runners
2
Cook the onions in the oil in a large frying pan on the floor of the roasting ovenfor about 5 min.
3
Soak the bread in the lowfat milk till required.
4
Add in the curry paste and turmeric to the onion and cook for a further 1 minute then add in the chopped beef and fry quickly on the boiling plateuntil the meat has browried.
5
Squeeze the bread dry reserving the lowfat milk and crumble it into the meat off the heat.
6
Stir in the lemon zest and juice salt pepper sugar raisins chutney and 1egg.
7
Pack the meat mix firmly into a suitable buttered dish then bury the lime leaves in the mix.
8
Cover with foil then bake in the simmering ovenfor 2 1/2 hrs.
9
Begin to prepare the rice salad just before the robotie is ready.
10
Cook the spring onions in the oil in a covered pan for 5 min on the floor of the roasting oventhen stir in the turmeric and rice.
11
Cook for 1 to 2 min on the simmering plate then add in the stock.
12
Bring to the boil then cover the pan.
13
Leave to one side on the simmering plate while finishing the bobotie.
14
Measure the reserved lowfat milk and make it up to 300ml with a little extra if necessary.
15
Beat in the remaining egg.
16
Scatter the almonds over the meat mix then pour the lowfat milk and egg mix over.
17
Transfer the bobotie to the roasting oveninsert the cool shelf and cook for a further 30 min or possibly cook in the centre of the four ovenaga baking oven.
18
Remove the wire shelf from the simmering ovenand cook the rice on the floor of the ovenfor 20 min or possibly till all the stock has been absorbed.
19
Stand the rice for 5 min then stir in the remaining salad vegetables with the dressing.
20
Serve the bobotie with the rice a tomato salad and extra mangy chutney.
21
A spicy Malay inspired dish a favourite recipe from South africa.
22
A brilliantly flavoured and brilliantly coloured alternative to lasagne for simple entertaining.

89293

kcal

Calories

4144

Fat

7238

Carbs

6094

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lrg onions finely minced, 3 Tbsp. groundnut oil, 1 slc bread about 10mm thick, 250 ml lowfat milk, and more.

Yes, Bobotie With Hot Yellow Rice Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
89293 kcal
Category
Salads

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