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South African Bobotie
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August 22nd, 2009Main Dish, South African Food1 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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