Bobotie

Ingredients14

• beef mince500 g
• onion1 large
• garlic2 cloves
• butter30 g
• curry powder2 tbsp
• turmeric1 tsp
• white bread2 slices
• milk250 ml
• eggs3
• raisins50 g
• apricot jam2 tbsp
• lemon juice1 tbsp
• bay leaves3
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Soak the bread in 125 ml of the milk, then squeeze out and mash.
2. Fry the chopped onion and garlic in butter until soft, then stir in curry powder and turmeric.
3. Add the mince and brown, breaking it up, then mix in raisins, jam, lemon juice, salt, and the soaked bread.
4. Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish and press bay leaves into the top.
5. Beat the eggs with the remaining milk and pour over the meat.
6. Bake at 180°C for about 35 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
7. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with yellow rice.