Bobotie

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (8 portions) · original serves 8

• Beef mince905 g
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• Brown onion2
• Garlic cloves5 clove
• Lemon1
• Curry powder2 US tsp
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• Garam masala1 US tsp
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• Ground cumin1 US tsp
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• Ground coriander1 US tsp
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• Turmeric1 US tsp
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• Salt½ US tsp
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• Black pepper½ US tsp
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• Ginger1 inch
• Bread slices2
• Milk1½ US cup
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• Eggs4
• Dried apricots20
• Raisins½ US cup
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• Slivered almonds½ US cup
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• Flat-leaf parsley¼ bunch
• Vegetable oil2 US tbsp
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• Prepared basmati rice (optional)to taste
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Method

1. 1

   Heat oven to 180°C. Brown mince without oil for 10 minutes; set aside. Cook onions in oil for 8–10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix lemon zest and juice with spices and grated ginger. Soak bread in milk. Fry garlic with onions for 2 minutes; add spice paste and drained bread, keeping milk.

3. 3

   Mix in beef, seasoning, dried fruit, almonds and parsley; cook briefly. Press into a baking dish.

4. 4

   Beat eggs with reserved milk and pour over meat. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve with optional prepared basmati rice.