South AfricaBobotie (curried mince bake)
Arabic name بوبوتي (طاجن لحم مفروم متبل بالكاري)
Original name Bobotie
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Ingredients (12)
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Method
Fry the onion until soft, then add the mince, curry powder and turmeric and cook until the meat has completely changed colour.
Mix the cooked meat with the mashed milk-soaked bread, raisins, jam and almonds, and season to taste.
Spread the meat mixture in an ovenproof dish, level the surface and top with bay leaves as decoration.
Beat the eggs with the milk and pour over the meat to form a custard topping.
Bake in a moderate oven until the custard topping is set and golden. Serve with spiced yellow rice and pickles. It is South Africa’s national dish and comes from the Muslim Cape Malay community.
