Bobotie (south african)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsGround meat
3Cloves garlic, finely chopped
2tablespoonsOil
1tablespoonCurry powder (or to taste)
½teaspoonTurmeric
1tablespoonSugar pnh ground cloves & grated nutmeg 1 tbs. chutney
1teaspoonTomato sauce
1tablespoonFinely chopped nuts
1Egg, beaten with 1/2 cup milk salt & pepper
3Onions, finely chopped
2Bay leaves, crushed
3tablespoonsVinegar
1teaspoonGround coriander
½cupSultanas
2slicesBread
1cupGrated carrots or apples

Directions

TOPPING

1 cup milk 2 eggs salt & pepper rind of ½ lemon

Lightly brown onions and garlic in oil, add crushed bay leaves, then add meat & brown. Mix together the vinegar, curry powder, turmeric, sugar, spices, chutney and tomato sauce in large mixing bowl. Add browned meat, sultanas and nuts. Soak bread in water, squeeze well and crumble over meat. Add beaten egg and milk, carrots or apples, mix well and season to taste. Put meat in large casserole dish. Beat egg and milk for topping together, season and pour over meat. Insert pieces of lemon rind all over. Bake in preheated oven at 375 F for 45 minutes or until topping has set. (Serves 8).

From: Earl Shelsby Date: 09-26-94