Cookbook:Bobotie (South African Minced Meat and Egg)

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Cuisine of South Africa

Bobotie is a bit like a shepherd's pie.

Ingredients

Meat mixture

• Minced beef
• Curry powder
• Turmeric
• Coriander
• Cloves
• Cumin
• Bay leaf
• Dried fruit (e.g. apricots, sultanas; optional)
• Almonds (optional)

Serving

• Uncooked rice
• Turmeric
• Raisins
• Cloves
• Egg custard
• Fruit chutney

Procedure

1. Slow cook the beef with the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cloves, cumin, bay leaf, dried fruit, and almonds.
2. Meanwhile, steam the rice with turmeric, raisins, and cloves.
3. Place the meat mixture in a bowl, top with egg custard, and bake in the oven until the custard browns.
4. Serve with the cooked rice and fruit chutney.

Notes, tips, and variations

• The dried fruit and almonds are optional but give the bobotie a wonderful sweet and sour flavour.