Babotie and Yellow Rice

Savor the rich flavors of South Africa with this comforting bobotie, a spiced meat dish topped with a creamy egg custard, served alongside fragrant yellow rice. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering.

• 1 kg mince
• 2 onions diced
• 5 ml salt
• 125 ml raisins
• 12.5 ml curry
• 5 ml sugar
• 3 bananas optional
• 190 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 slices bread
• 25 ml margarine
• 12.5 ml vinegar
• 12.5 ml chutney
• 10 ml margarine
• 10 ml sugar
• 5 ml turmeric
• 190 ml raisins

Method

1. 1

   Beat the eggs and milk together, soak the bread in this.

2. 2

   Brown onions and mince in margarine.

3. 3

   Add curry powder, vinegar, chutney, salt and pepper, and raisins, cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Mash in the bread (which has been soaked in milk).

5. 5

   Place in an oven-proof dish, dot with small pieces of margarine.

6. 6

   Place bananas which have been sliced lengthwise on top, then add the balance of the milk mixture.

7. 7

   Bake in a medium oven for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Cook rice adding margarine, sugar, turmeric, and raisins.