BOBOTIE
The South African national dish, bobotie, is a meat pie of coarsely ground lamb with plenty of curry, bay or lemon leaves and fruits, covered with a custard of milk and eggs, as homey and much loved as meatloaf is in the United States.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the bread and milk in a small bowl, and let the bread soak for 10 minutes.
- In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and the oil; then, stir in the onions and cook slowly until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the curry, sugar, salt and pepper, and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the lamb, and saute until well browned. Add the lemon juice, bring the mixture to a boil and remove from heat.
- Drain the bread, and squeeze to dry it completely, reserving the drained milk.
- Add the bread, one of the eggs, the apple, raisins and almonds to the lamb. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well blended. Taste for seasoning.
- Pack the mixture loosely into an ovenproof baking dish, and tuck the bay leaves underneath.
- Whisk the remaining eggs with the reserved milk until it becomes frothy. Pour this mixture evenly over the meat, and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes, until the surface has browned and is firm.
- Serve directly from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 922, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 43 grams, Sodium 571 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kawku Raphael
[email protected]I've made bobotie a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of the chutney really takes it to the next level. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nalunga Racheal
[email protected]Bobotie is one of my favorite South African dishes. This recipe is a great representation of the classic dish. The flavors are spot-on and the dish is very easy to make.
Festus Dadagbon
[email protected]This bobotie recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mvuselelo Ngcobo
[email protected]Bobotie is a South African dish that is a real treat. The combination of the sweet fruit, tangy chutney and spiced meat is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.