Bobotie - South African Meat Pie

A traditional South African dish with a savory meat pie flavor.

Preparation time: 20 Minutes

Cooking time: 1 Minutes

Total duration: 1 Minutes

Calories: 600, Fat: 35g, Carbs: 40g, Protein: 35g

Bobotie is a well-known South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. It is traditionally served with yellow rice and chutney. This dish carries a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a slight tang from vinegar and a hint of spiciness.

Ingredients

traditional dish Bobotie South African Cuisine Meat Pie Main Course
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short description

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook onions and garlic.
Add beef and spices.
Mix in bread crumbs, raisins, and vinegar.
Pour into baking dish and top with egg mixture and bay leaves.
Bake for 1 hour.

detailed description

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic until they are soft and translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Stir in the bread crumbs, raisins, and vinegar. Add this mixture to the skillet and mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with almond flakes and insert the bay leaves into the mixture.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden and the inside is cooked through.

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