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    August 22nd, 2009foodgirlMain Dish, South African Food

    1 teaspoon olive oil
    •    2 onions, sliced
    •    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    •    1 lb ground beef
    •    5 teaspoons curry powder
    •    1 teaspoon salt
    •    2 tablespoons chutney
    •    1 tablespoon apricot jam
    •    1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
    •    1 teaspoon turmeric
    •    2 tablespoons vinegar
    •    4 tablespoons oat bran
    •    1 (14 ounce) can lentils, drained
    •    1/2 cup sultana or raisins
    •    2 eggs
    •    1 cup nonfat milk
    •    3 bay leaves
    Directions
    1.    1
    Preheat the over to 350°F.
    2.    2
    Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions and garlic until soft.
    3.    3
    Add the meat and cook until brown, drain if necessary.
    4.    4
    Add the curry, salt, apricot jelly, chutney, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric and vinegar. Mix well.
    5.    5
    Add the lentils, sultanas and oat bran, mix, and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
    6.    6
    Add one egg to meat, mix well and spoon into a greased over-proof dish. Smooth the tops so it is level.
    7.    7
    Add the other egg, a pinch of turmeric and a pinch of salt to the milk. Mix, and then pour that over the top of the meat.
    8.    8
    Place 3 or 4 bay leaves on top and bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.
    9.    9
    Serve over rice.

One Response to “South African Bobotie”

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