Bobotie
Cape Malay's sweet-spiced mince bake: curried ground meat under a golden egg custard, dotted with raisins and almonds — bobotie is South Africa's national dish.
What it is
Cape Malay's sweet-spiced mince bake: curried ground meat under a golden egg custard, dotted with raisins and almonds — bobotie is South Africa's national dish. Ingredients: beef or lamb mince, onions, curry powder, turmeric, apricot jam, chutney, vinegar, raisins, almonds, bread soaked in milk, eggs, bay leaves. Recipe: 1) Fry mince with onions and spices; add jam, chutney and soaked bread. 2) Pack into a dish; stud with bay leaves. 3) Pour egg-milk custard over. 4) Bake until set and golden. Serve: with yellow rice, sambals and Mrs Ball's chutney. Flavor: sweet, spiced, savoury — the Cape in one bite. History: bobotie blends Dutch, Indonesian and Malay currents at the Cape since the 1600s; it was named South Africa's national dish by popular acclaim. See also: Bunny Chow, Braai.
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