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Bobotie

Bobotie

Bobotie, a South African sweet and savory casserole with curried meat, mango chutney, green beans and a creamy golden topping. A must try!
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Preparation15 minutes
Cook time1 minute
Total time1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients

4 people
For the bobotie:
  • 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)
For the egg mixture:
  • 4 eggs (medium )
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 125 gram crème fraîche
Other:
  • 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!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Proteins: 41g | Fats: 46g | Saturated fats: 17g

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