Bobotie

Health score
10%
Bobotie
125 min.
8
270kcal

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Bobotie is a delightful South African dish that beautifully combines flavors and textures, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal. This traditional recipe is a savory baked dish made with spiced ground beef, topped with a creamy egg custard, and often accompanied by a side of yellow rice and chutney. The unique blend of curry powder, raisins, and almonds gives Bobotie its distinctive taste, while the addition of chutney adds a touch of sweetness that balances the spices perfectly.

Preparing Bobotie is not only a culinary adventure but also a wonderful way to bring family and friends together. The process of simmering onions, browning the meat, and mixing in the aromatic spices fills your kitchen with enticing aromas that will have everyone eagerly anticipating the meal. With a total cooking time of just over two hours, this dish is ideal for a leisurely weekend lunch or a cozy dinner gathering.

Whether you are familiar with South African cuisine or trying it for the first time, Bobotie is sure to impress with its rich flavors and comforting appeal. Serve it with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. Dive into this culinary gem and experience the warmth and hospitality of South African cooking right in your own home!

Ingredients

  •  almonds 
  •  bay leaves 
  • tablespoon curry powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • pounds ground beef lean
  • cup milk 
  • tablespoons mint-cilantro chutney spread shopping list 
  •  onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons vinegar 
  • slice sandwich bread white
  • tablespoon granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add the onion slices. Reduce heat and simmer until the onions appear translucent, 3 to five minutes.
  2. Remove the onions and finely chop them.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has browned slightly.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
  5. Soak the slice of bread in the milk and gently squeeze out the milk; set the milk aside. Crumb the bread into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Mix bread together with ground beef, curry powder, 1 egg, sugar, salt, black pepper, turmeric, vinegar, chutney, almonds and raisins.
  7. Place the mixture the prepared baking dish. Insert the bay leaves into the meat.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  9. Beat the remaining egg with 3 tablespoons of the drained milk.
  10. Pour over the meat and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories270kcal
Protein41.7%
Fat35.31%
Carbs22.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.71
Glycemic Load
7.1
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.556086851203%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.4mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:270.05kcal
13.5%
Fat:10.45g
16.07%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.07%
Carbohydrates:15.31g
5.1%
Net Carbohydrates:13.76g
5%
Sugar:4.39g
4.88%
Cholesterol:114.89mg
38.3%
Sodium:800mg
34.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.76g
55.52%
Vitamin B12:2.8µg
46.71%
Zinc:6.19mg
41.26%
Selenium:24.8µg
35.43%
Vitamin B3:6.61mg
33.04%
Phosphorus:302.06mg
30.21%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.28%
Iron:3.58mg
19.89%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.69%
Potassium:591.09mg
16.89%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.7%
Magnesium:40.5mg
10.12%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.35%
Copper:0.15mg
7.7%
Calcium:76.53mg
7.65%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.35%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.39%
Fiber:1.54g
6.17%
Vitamin A:270.38IU
5.41%
Folate:21.4µg
5.35%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.46%
Vitamin K:4.66µg
4.44%
Vitamin C:3.55mg
4.3%
Source:Allrecipes