Sumptuous South African Bobotie with Apricot Chutney Glaze

Name: Sumptuous South African Bobotie with Apricot Chutney Glaze
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 1/2 lbs minced beef; 2 slices white bread; 1 cup milk; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup almond flour; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper; 4 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup apricot chutney; 1/4 cup water

A Flavorful Taste of South African Heritage

Discover the rich, aromatic flavors of this classic South African dish, combining curried minced beef, fragrant spices, and a sweet apricot chutney glaze.

2 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Bobotie Filling

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

minced

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 1/2 lbs minced beef

2 slices white bread

crusts removed

1 cup milk

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup almond flour

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Topping

4 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

For the Apricot Chutney Glaze

1/3 cup apricot chutney

1/4 cup water

Preparation

Marinating the Bread Mixture

Soak Bread

Place the bread slices in a bowl with milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.

Prepare Bread

Squeeze the bread, reserving the milk, and crumble it into a separate bowl.

Add Vinegar

Add apple cider vinegar to the reserved milk.

Preparing the Minced Meat

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft.

Add Spices

Stir in curry powder and turmeric, cooking until fragrant.

Cook Beef

Add minced beef and cook until browned.

Do not overcook the beef to prevent it from becoming tough. Pro Tip: For extra flavor, use a mixture of ground cumin and coriander.

Cooking Process

Filling Assembly

Combine crumbled bread, beef mixture, and raisins; season with salt and pepper.

Baking the Filling

Transfer to a greased baking dish and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.

Egg Topping

Beat together eggs, milk, and salt; pour over the meat mixture. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Final Glaze

Brush with apricot chutney glaze and broil on high for 2–3 minutes.

Plating & Serving