This fantastic South African casserole is best known for its delicious combination of savory and sweet flavors. It is a delicious mixture of curried meat, green beans and fruit with a creamy golden topping, a very different from classic casseroles but is one you should absolutely try!
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Why this Recipe Works
Bobotie is so incredibly flavorful, easy to make and perfect to prepare ahead of time. A nutritious dish bursting with flavor and texture that will have everyone asking for your recipe 😉 .
Bobotie Recipe Ingredients
- Ground beef: a curried, proteïn rich base for this casserole
- Curry spices: such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and curry powder
- Mango chutney and raisins: a sweet note to balance all the flavors
- Green beans: some fresh veggies to fill up the casserole
- Almond shavings: a crunchy topping
You can add more vegetables such as broccoli or change up other ingredients, you can use ground pork or turkey for example. Keep your leftovers in the freezer for an easy, nutritious meal whenever you’re in a pinch!
South African bobotie
Traditionally, bobotie is a South African casserole usually served with rice. This dish is special because of the combination of mango chutney (or jam) and sweet raisins with spicy curry and turmeric. Green beans are also a must, they’re definitely part of the dish! I love green beans anyway, and they’re also delicious in green bean casserole.
Worldy dish
Bobotie is a delicious international dish that is easy to make. It’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. It’s slightly sweet and savory, spicy, and doesn’t take long to prepare. Once it’s in the oven, I have time to tidy up the kitchen, which is ideal! You can also prepare this South African casserole in the morning or a day in advance. That’s why I love casseroles, especially on busy days.
How to Make Bobotie
Like any casserole, it is just a matter of preparing the individual components and assembling the casserole. Let the oven to most of the work for you and enjoy your delicious meal! Add some rice and maybe even a nice salad on the side and you’re set for success.
FAQ
Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
Absolutely! Just assemble the whole thing and bake before serving.
Can I make this casserole vegetarian?
You can! Substitute the ground beef for a vegetarian meat replacement, crumbled tofu, or even mushrooms.
How do I keep the leftovers?
Either in the fridge or freeze portions for an easy freezer meal whenever you want.
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Ingredients
- 2 slice white bread
- 150 ml whole milk
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 500 gram ground beef
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ lemon (juice)
- 50 ml mango chutney (or jam + extra)
- 50 gram raisins
- 50 gram almond flakes
- 4 bay leaves
- 400 gram green beans (cleaned and broken)
- 4 eggs (medium )
- 200 ml whole milk
- 125 gram crème fraîche
- 300 gram white rice
- olive oil
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Oven dish
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 180 degrees Celsius, with the top and bottom heating elements on.
- Soak the bread in milk and let it sit.
- Heat some oil in a large frying pan and briefly fry the onion and garlic.
- Add the ground beef and cook until fully done.
- Then, add the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. Fry everything together briefly.
- Squeeze the excess milk from the bread. Add the bread to the meat and fry for about two minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, mango chutney, raisins, almond flakes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the green beans until al dente.
- Add the green beans to the meat mixture and stir.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven dish and press down evenly.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, crème fraîche, and any remaining milk from the bread. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the minced meat.
- Bake the bobotie in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with rice and, if desired, extra chutney on the side. Bon appétit!
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