Frans's Prizewinning Bobotie

Experience the bold flavors of South Africa with Frans's Prizewinning Bobotie, a richly spiced and hearty dish that's as comforting as it is unique. This traditional Cape Malay recipe combines ground beef or lamb with a medley of sweet and savory ingredients like chutney, raisins, and slivered almonds, all enhanced by aromatic curry spices and turmeric. The dish is crowned with a luscious, golden egg custard that adds both flavor and elegance. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this bobotie is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Serve it warm with vibrant yellow rice and extra chutney for a touch of authenticity, and prepare to delight your taste buds with every bite. A true crowd-pleaser, this is comfort food with a global twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 500 grams ground beef or lamb
• 2 units white bread slices
• 250 milliliters milk
• 2 tablespoons chutney
• 50 grams raisins
• 50 grams almonds, slivered
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 units bay leaves
• 2 units eggs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

While the meat is cooking, soak the slices of bread in 125 milliliters of milk (half the quantity). Once softened, squeeze out the excess milk and crumble the bread into small pieces. Save the remaining milk to use later.

Step 5

Mix the crumbled bread into the cooked meat mixture, followed by chutney, raisins, slivered almonds, curry powder, ground turmeric, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir everything together and let the flavors meld for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Step 6

Transfer the meat mixture into a greased ovenproof dish, spreading it out evenly. Nestle the bay leaves into the mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining 125 milliliters of milk. Pour this egg mixture over the meat in the dish, ensuring it coats the surface evenly.

Step 8

Bake the bobotie in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the egg topping is set and golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven, discard the bay leaves, and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve Fran's Prizewinning Bobotie warm with a side of yellow rice and chutney for a truly authentic experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2525.8

Total Fat 168.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 795.2mg	0%
Sodium 5563.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 126.0g	0%

Vitamin D 195.4IU	0%
Calcium 803.3mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 3158.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 21.3%