South African Bobotie Recipe

Name: South African Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion medium, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon spanish paprika not traditional but we threw it in at the end for added flavor; 1 pound ground beef or lamb, we're using lamb; 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted; 2 slices bread crusts removed; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon mango chutney or apricot preserves; 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 large eggs; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion medium, chopped finely
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon spanish paprika not traditional but we threw it in at the end for added flavor
1 pound ground beef or lamb, we're using lamb
1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
2 slices bread crusts removed
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon mango chutney or apricot preserves
1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely
2 bay leaves

1
Saute onions & ginger in oil until soft and golden ~10 min, season with salt & pepper. Add the turmeric and curry powder and simmer 1 min or so until fragrant. Add the meat and cook until nicely browned, then stir in the almonds and cook for ~2 min.
2
While the onion mixture is cooking, tear the bread into medium sized pieces and cover with 1/4 milk and a pinch of salt. Once the milk is absorbed add it to the meat and cook for a few minutes more. Stir in the chutney and lemon juice. Spoon into a shallow baking dish.
3
Whisk eggs, nutmeg, zest and remaining milk, then pour over meat. Press bay leaves into dish and bake until center is set, ~35 min. Let stand for ~15 min.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion medium, chopped finely, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, South African Bobotie 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.

South African Bobotie

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