Babotie and Yellow Rice

Babotie and Yellow Rice

diane scheppel

diane scheppel

24 Jan 2026

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Cook

30 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

450 calories

Experience the vibrant 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

Babotie

What you need

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

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, and add sliced bananas on top.

  6. 6

    Add the balance of the milk mixture.

  7. 7

    Bake in a medium oven for 30 minutes.

2

Yellow Rice

What you need

  • 10 ml margarine
  • 10 ml sugar
  • 5 ml turmeric
  • 190 ml raisins

Method

  1. 1

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

Assembly

    Notes

    This is a delicious recipe and even non-Babotie lovers must agree!

    Nutrition per serving

    450kcal
    Calories

    Fat

    18g

    Carbs

    50g

    Protein

    30g

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