Bobotie – A Classic South African

Bobotie is indeed a classic South African dish with roots in Cape Malay cuisine. It’s a spiced, baked minced meat dish topped with an egg-based custard. Here’s a simple recipe for Bobotie:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Mixture:

• 1 kg (about 2 pounds) ground beef or lamb
• 2 slices white bread
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons chutney (fruit relish)
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas

For the Topping:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for color)

Instructions: