Recipe of Bobotie

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 2 slices of white bread
• 1 cup milk
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons chutney
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, soak the bread slices in 1 cup of milk until they are soft. Squeeze out the excess milk and mash the bread with a fork.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

5. 5

   Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, raisins, apricot jam, and chutney. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with 1/2 cup of milk until well combined. Pour this mixture over the meat in the baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake the bobotie in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is set and golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

10. 10

    Serve the bobotie with rice, chutney, and a side of sliced banana. Enjoy your South African meal!