Bobotie
Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice
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
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:
- ⅔ 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
Remove from oven and let “rest” for 5 minutes, before serving.
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!
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!
YUMMM, Linda! Another great share! Thank you:) Pinning this one too!
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!
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!
Hey great photos and love the recipe! I'm still trying to get up and running with my "Student Cookery" Blog…although I have about 10 recipes up…any tips?
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What a great meal idea!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Hi Linda,
I love this recipe. It looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.html
from Wednesday until Sunday.
Hope to see you there.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
This looks amazing, Linda. I will have to give this a try one day. I;m always up for trying a new type of dish. Thanks so much for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! 🙂
Julie
This sounds yummy, and looks comforting. Hope your weekend is going well. Thanks for sharing on Southern Sundays!
Linda, I just love the combination of flavor in this awesome dish, it looks delicious. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
I love the seasoning of this dish. it is both exotic and familiar. I would love if you would share it with us today on foodie friday.
Hey! Found and followed you through Tastetastic Thursday. I just love your blog!
Hope you check mine out as well 🙂
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Hi Linda,
This looks so good. I need to make this soon.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Intrigued..? LOL – 1st time that has come up in my comments 🙂
Linda