Bobotie is a traditional South African dish with Cape Malay roots. It’s a savory-sweet meat casserole topped with an egg custard. Here’s a classic Cape Malay Bobotie recipe:
Ingredients:For the Meat Mixture:
1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 slice of white bread, crust removed
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup almonds, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp apricot jam or chutney
2 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Egg Custard Topping:
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp ground turmeric (for color)
Salt and pepper to taste