Bobotie Recipe
This traditional South African Bobotie is rich, spiced, and full of flavour with tender mince, sweet raisins, and a creamy egg topping that bakes to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
500g Mince
1 tbls Margarine
1 Onion
1 slice Bread
1/2 cup Milk
1 Egg
1 tsp Curry Powder
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
Pepper to Taste
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tbls Lemon Juice
2 tbls Almonds (Flaked)
1/4 cup Raisins
1 1/2 tbls Chutney
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Soak 1 slice bread in 1/4 cup of milk until soft.
- In a pan, melt 1 tbsp margarine and fry 1 chopped onion until light brown.
- Add 500 g mince and cook until the juices have rendered.
- Squeeze the milk from the bread, mash it, and add it to the meat mixture.
- Stir in 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, pepper to taste, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp flaked almonds, 1/4 cup raisins, and 1 1/2 tbsp chutney.
- Mix well and spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish.
- In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with the remaining 1/4 cup milk and pour evenly over the meat mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the egg topping has set and is lightly golden.
- Serve hot with yellow rice and extra chutney on the side.
Hints & Tips
- Use good quality mince – Lean beef or a beef-lamb mix works beautifully for a richer flavour.
- Balance the spices – Adjust curry powder and chutney amounts to suit your taste preference.
- Plump up the raisins – Soak raisins in warm water for 5 minutes before adding to keep them soft and juicy.
- Don’t skip the topping – The creamy egg layer is essential for the authentic bobotie experience.
- Serve traditionally – Best enjoyed with yellow rice, sliced bananas, and extra chutney.
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