Bobotie is spicy, fresh, and aromatic. A delicious recipe from South-Africa for autumn when the weather gets colder.
A traditional South-African recipe
Bobotie is a recipe that originated in South Africa. But did you know that it's probably a derivative of a curry dish recipe that was made in Indonesia and what ended up in South Africa via the VOC (Dutch East India Company)? This Is all of course a long time ago so there is no way to tell if this story is right. From South Africa, this recipe spread throughout Africa but also to South America.
In any case, it is recognized by the United Nations in 1951 as a traditional South African dish and included in their international recipe book.
Flavor of Bobotie
For me, Bobotie is a delicious stew in the fall. For The spices are warming, the apples tasty sweet and combine well with the savory meat and eggs. And not only the taste is delicious, but even the smell is also great. When you make Bobotie, your whole house will get a wonderful scent.
- If you want your Bobotie to be sweet and slightly fresh, in this recipe I use raisins and apple. You can substitute them with for example (baked) banana, dried apricots, or dates.
- If you love a crunch also add some almonds or walnuts.
- Serving tip: Bobotie is delicious with rice and a salad as a side dish
- In the morning you can prepare the meat with the spices and simmer until done. Spoon it into the oven dish and store it until use in the refrigerator. You only have to pour the egg mixture on top and the Bobotie is ready for the oven.
- Bobotie can't be stored because of the structure change that will occur when storing. So eat it right away!
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Equipment
- A conventional oven is used. When using a convection oven (with air fan) decrease the temperature with 30 °F / 20 °C
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika ground
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 200 grams peeled tomatoes
- 2 sour apples , like granny smiths
- 30 grams tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 dried apricots
- 75 grams raisins
- 1 pound ground beef
- 30 grams bread crumbs
- 125 mL milk
- 2 eggs , size L
- 3 bay leaves
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Instructions
- Put the raisins and apricots for 10 minutes in hot water.
- Drain, let them cool, and cut the apricots into thin strips.
- Preheat the oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- Chop the onion and fry it on low heat (about 3 minutes) in some oil.
- Meanwhile, peel the apple and cut it into small cubes.
- Add the paprika, ginger powder, pinch of cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, diced apple, apricot slices, and plum tomatoes to this.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Put the meat in the mixture and bake it until brown.
- Put the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of milk into the mixture, mix and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into an ovenproof dish.
- Grab the eggs, whisk them with the milk and pour it over the meat mixture so everything is well coated.
- Place the bay leaves on top and put the dish in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the egg is solidified.
Notes
- If you want your Bobotie to be sweet and slightly fresh, in this recipe I use raisins and apple. You can substitute them with for example (baked) banana, dried apricots, or dates.
- If you love a crunch also add some almonds or walnuts.
- Serving tip: Bobotie is delicious with rice and a salad as a side dish
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