BOBOTIE

SERVES 6 PEOPLE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 SLICES THICK WHITE BREAD, CRUSTS REMOVED

• 1½ CUP OF MILK

• 1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED

• 1 TABLESPOON SUNFLOWER OIL

• 1 KG LEAN BEEF MINCE

• 2 TABLESPOONS APRICOT JAM SUPERFINE

• 4 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE, FRESHLY SQUEEZED

• 1 TABLESPOON MEDIUM CURRY POWDER

• 1 TEASPOON GARAM MASALA

• ½ CUP OF RAISINS

• 10 DRIED APRICOTS, SLICED

• ¼ CUP OF ALMONDS, CHOPPED

• SALT AND COARSELY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

• 6 BAY LEAVES

• 3 EGGS

• 1 TEASPOON OF GROUND TURMERIC

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak the bread in ½ Cup of the milk.

2. Then, in a large frying pan, fry the onion in the oil until soft and fragrant.

3. Add the mince and brown.

4. Drain and discard any excess fat from the pan and add the Apricot Jam, lemon juice, curry powder and garam masala.

5. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes then stir in the soaked bread, raisins, apricots and almonds.

6. Season to taste and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

7. Spoon the mince into a casserole and press the bay leaves lightly into the top.

8. Whisk together the remaining 1 Cup milk and the eggs.

9. Add the turmeric and season to taste.

10. Gently pour the milk mixture over the mince and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 - 50 minutes or until the custard is set.

11. Serve with rice, chutney and sambals.