Steemkitchen Recipe Contest Week 5: Mains - Traditional South African Bobotie

Here in South Africa, we're in the midst of winter; the days are still warm and sunny but as soon as the sun sets, it is chilly in some parts and icy cold in other parts.

I will share a real heart warming typical South African main course with you as my entry into the new contest run by @steemkitchen - Steemkitchen Recipe Contest Week 5- Bobotie, comfort food at its very best!

The name Bobotie is believed to have originated from the Malayan word boemboe - meaning curry spices, some believe it originates from the Indonesian dish called Bobotok, but that dish is nothing like the Bobotie first made by the Cape Malay people.

Spiced ground Lamb or Beef is the main component nowadays - onion, garlic, ginger, curry spices, dried fruit or chutney and almonds being the main ingredients. The flavours and moistness are sealed in with a delicious baked egg custard topping. Served with yellow rice and sambals this is the perfect meal on a cold winter night!

Ingredients required for 4-6 servings - prep time 30 min, cooking time 35-40 min

• 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
• 1 teaspoon Dhania (Coriander) Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• Cinnamon stick
• 2 Cloves
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 clove Garlic
• 500 gram Ground Beef or Lamb
• juice & rind of 1/2 Lemon
• 2 tablespoons fruity Chutney (or dried fruit plus 1 teaspoon sugar)
• 2 tablespoons flaked Almonds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 slice Bread
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
  

1. Sautee spices, onions & garlic in oil.
   

2. Add meat, lemon juice & rind and stir to brown meat.
   

3. Add almonds, chutney & salt.
   

4. Soak bread in milk, squeeze out excess liquid, add to meat. Add 1 beaten egg and stir to mix.
   

5. Spoon into ovenproof dish.
   

6. Beat remaining milk with 1 egg, add seasoning to taste & pour on top of meat, garnish with bay or citrus leaves.
   

7. Bake at 170C for about 35 - 40 min or till egg custard has set.
   

Serve with yellow basmati rice add turmeric to rice when cooking and sambals.

Bobotie - comfort food at its best.

I do hope to see your main meals here - it would be great to see your country's specialty :)

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