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How to Make Bobotie Recipe

South African Bobotie Recipe

Bobotie is a flavorful and fragrant minced meat dish, it is made by baking a mixture of well seasoned ground beef topped with a creamy, milky pudding, all baked to perfection. Enjoy this alone or with some cooked rice on the side.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 2
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 lbs ground beef
  • 2 slices of bread soaked in milk
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp chutney
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup of water
  • Bay leaves for garnish
  • 2 carrots grated
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 cubes of bouillon cubes
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Get a deep dish, add in half cup of milk, soak your bread slices in the milk and set aside.
  • Heat up a large skillet, add in 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
  • Add in the chopped onions, garlic and ginger, fry till fragrant.
  • Go in with your turmeric powder and continue frying for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in your grated carrot and fry with the onion and garlic mix for about 3-5 minutes on medium heat.
  • It is time to go in with your ground beef, ensure to use your spoon or spatula to break down the big chunks into little ones.
  • Season with the listed seasonings and spices and continue cooking the meats for about 15 minutes on medium to high heat.
  • Add in your chutney and your apricot jam, keep cooking for another 10 minutes.
  • Add in the 1/3 cup of water, let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the milk from the bread slices and add it into the meat mix, combine well and continue frying.
  • Add in the leftover milk into the milk used for the bread, add in the 2 eggs, some salt and pepper, whisk till well combined and frothy.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • In a large iron skillet or baking dish (this can be oiled up), transfer the meat mix before pouring the milk and egg mixture over it.
  • Toss in some bay leaves for garnishing and then transfer into your hot oven, let it bake for 30-35 minutes, the time may vary depending on the heat of your oven.
  • When taken out of the oven, let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

And that's your Bobotie! A dish that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also tells a story of cultural fusion, history, and the shared joy of breaking bread together. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the flavors, and let the magic of Bobotie take you on a journey to the rainbow nation's culinary heart.
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