Bobotie

Bobotie is South Africa's national dish — spiced curried mince baked with an egg custard topping, served with yellow rice and chutney. It reflects the Cape Malay influence on South African cuisine.

Ingredients

• 750g beef mince
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 slices white bread
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fruit chutney
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk (for custard)
• 3 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Soak 2 slices of white bread in milk, then squeeze out and mash.
3. In a large pan, fry onions in oil until soft. Add garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add minced beef and cook until browned.
5. Stir in chutney, raisins, soaked bread, vinegar, and salt. Mix well.
6. Transfer to a baking dish.
7. Whisk eggs with milk and pour over the meat mixture.
8. Place bay leaves on top.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
10. Serve with yellow rice and banana chutney.