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Bobotie

Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice

Bobotie ~ Traditional South-African dish served with yellow rice #Bobotie #ComfortFood

I do not think there is a more traditional South-African classic dish than Bobotie. It is usually served with yellow rice (spicy or not, with raisins or without).

We choose to serve this dish with simple yellow rice, using Turmeric for color as well as a bit of taste you only get from Turmeric.

It does not affect the overall rice taste too much and it goes well with the not overbearing spicy-ness of the Bobotie.

We were taught since high school (cooking class) to use the group method when making this traditional dish. I have no idea why but 99% of the different recipes for Bobotie uses Groups A, B and C.

It is also the only recipe I have ever seen written this way, instead of just a jump between the “groups” or 1, 2 and 3, or filling, topping, crust etc.

Although, I have tried many recipes, this one from the cookbook Gesinskos by Christelle Erasmus, is my favorite.

I would have loved to have had my granny’s recipe for this dish ! Now that was one very special lady who knew her cooking and baking stuff.

And if you are looking for a traditional South-African dessert, do have a peek at our Koeksisters recipe – absolutely decadent !

Bobotie

Bobotie

Linda Nortje
Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine South-African
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 759.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

GROUP A:

  • 4 t Ground Ginger
  • 2 TB Soft Brown Sugar
  • 5 Onions medium, chopped
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • ¼ t White Pepper
  • 2 t Salt
  • 1 TB Turmeric
  • 2 t Curry Powder

GROUP B:

  • cups Seedless Raisins
  • 2 TB Tomato Paste
  • 2 TB Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 TB Vinegar
  • 2 TB Fine Apricot Jam
  • ¼ cup Chutney
  • 900 g Lean Ground Beef ( 2 pounds )
  • 2 slices White Bread crustless, dipped in a little water and then press out the water

GROUP C:

  • 1 ½ cup Milk
  • 2 Extra-Large Eggs

Instructions
 

  • Heat all the dry ingredients of Group A in a pot over medium heat – careful not to burn, you must just be able to smell it (1 – 2 minutes) – Add the Margarine and Onions to the pot and saute until the Onions are soft
  • Pre-heat oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – Spray a deep, large oven dish with cooking oil
  • Add all the ingredients of Group B to the Onion mixture (stir well to combine all) – Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes,stirring regularly. Transfer to the prepared oven dish
  • Beat the Milk and Eggs (Group C) together and pour evenly over the meat mixture – Bake 45 minutes
  • Remove from oven and let “rest” for 5 minutes, before serving
Nutrition Facts
Bobotie
Amount per Serving
Calories
759.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
 
19.1
g
119
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
23.9
g
Cholesterol
 
201.2
mg
67
%
Sodium
 
1443.3
mg
63
%
Carbohydrates
 
60.8
g
20
%
Fiber
 
4.5
g
19
%
Sugar
 
39.9
g
44
%
Protein
 
34.8
g
70
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Remove from oven and let “rest” for 5 minutes, before serving.

LINDA

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Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm

Tuesday 30th of April 2013

I know I already commented on this, but I'm looking at it again and wondering how you pronounce this? Thanks for linking it up at the IC party Linda!

Heather @ The Beating Hearth

Monday 29th of April 2013

Linda, I am thinking this recipe sounds amazing!! I love the spices that are used here. It sounds like comfort food to me! Thanks for linking up over at the IC!

Mary

Monday 29th of April 2013

YUMMM, Linda! Another great share! Thank you:) Pinning this one too!

Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm

Monday 29th of April 2013

I'm with Jamie....I'm intrigued by the sweet and savory of this dish! I too know of nothing like it here. Pinning this one to try as well. You've never steered me wrong yet with your wonderful recipes!

Natalie @ NorthShore Days

Monday 29th of April 2013

Wow - I always thought this was such a difficult recipe - I guess because of the groupings thing (think that was too hard for my brain at Home Ec)So I've never tried to make this - you make it so easy. I'll let you know if I make it - yum!

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