Bobotie

Experience the heart of South African cuisine with this fragrant bobotie, a comforting blend of spiced minced meat, sweet raisins, and a creamy egg topping. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends.

• 1 kg mince
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 1 slice white bread
• 250 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 10 ml curry powder
• 10 ml sugar
• 10 ml salt
• pinch pepper
• 1 juice of 1 lemon
• 125 ml stoned raisins
• 4 lemon slices or bay leaves

Method

1. 1

   1. Cook mince.

2. 2

   2. Soak the bread in milk, squeeze dry, and mash.

3. 3

   3. Brown onions.

4. 4

   4. Mix all ingredients except egg and leaves.

5. 5

   5. Bake for 1.5 hrs at 100°C (raw meat) or 1/2 hr if meat cooked.

6. 6

   6. Beat remaining egg & the remainder of the milk & pour over the meat 1/4 of an hour before serving; return to oven & bake until light brown.