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South Africa · South African
Bobotie
South African spiced beef bake with golden egg custard topping.
- South African
- 70 min total time
- 6 base servings
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Servings
Adapted for 6 servingsVersion
Active version: ClassicAllergens & avoidances
No major allergens declaredThis variant declares no major allergens. Always check labels and possible traces.
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Servings: 6 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below
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Classic
Spiced beef bake with bread, milk and egg custard topping.
Contains gluten from wheat bread, egg from the topping and dairy/lactose from the milk. It is not vegetarian or vegan because it contains beef. Check the vinegar if you need to avoid sulphites and the curry powder if you avoid mustard.
This version
- Classic
- Contains gluten
- Contains dairy
- Contains lactose
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 700 g minced beef
- 180 g onion
- 80 g wheat bread Contains gluten.
- 250 ml milk Contains milk and lactose.
- 3 eggs Contains egg.
- 8 g curry powder Check curry powder labels if you avoid mustard.
- 30 g apricot jam
- 20 ml vinegar Check the vinegar if you need to avoid sulphites.
- 2 bay leaves
- 20 ml neutral oil
- 7 g fine salt
Cooking method
Pan
- Soak bread
Soak bread in part of the milk, then squeeze lightly and reserve the milk.
- Cook beef
Cook onion and beef with curry powder and salt until browned.
- Season filling
Mix in soaked bread, jam and vinegar.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make bobotie ahead?
Yes. Bake and reheat gently, or assemble the filling before adding the topping.
Why is gluten declared?
This version uses wheat bread in the filling.
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