Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice

I do not think there is a more traditional South-African classic dish than Bobotie. It is usually served with yellow rice (spicy or not, with raisins or without).

We choose to serve this dish with simple yellow rice, using Turmeric for color as well as a bit of taste you only get from Turmeric.

It does not affect the overall rice taste too much and it goes well with the not overbearing spicy-ness of the Bobotie.

We were taught since high school (cooking class) to use the group method when making this traditional dish. I have no idea why but 99% of the different recipes for Bobotie uses Groups A, B and C.

It is also the only recipe I have ever seen written this way, instead of just a jump between the “groups” or 1, 2 and 3, or filling, topping, crust etc.

Although, I have tried many recipes, this one from the cookbook Gesinskos by Christelle Erasmus, is my favorite.

I would have loved to have had my granny’s recipe for this dish ! Now that was one very special lady who knew her cooking and baking stuff.

And if you are looking for a traditional South-African dessert, do have a peek at our Koeksisters recipe – absolutely decadent !

Bobotie

Bobotie

Linda Nortje

Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice

5 from 3 votes

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Course Dinner

Cuisine South-African

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Servings 6 Servings

Calories 759.6 kcal

Ingredients

  

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GROUP A:

• 4 t Ground Ginger
• 2 TB Soft Brown Sugar
• 5 Onions medium, chopped
• ¼ cup Butter
• ¼ t White Pepper
• 2 t Salt
• 1 TB Turmeric
• 2 t Curry Powder

GROUP B:

• ⅔ cups Seedless Raisins
• 2 TB Tomato Paste
• 2 TB Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 TB Vinegar
• 2 TB Fine Apricot Jam
• ¼ cup Chutney
• 900 g Lean Ground Beef ( 2 pounds )
• 2 slices White Bread crustless, dipped in a little water and then press out the water

GROUP C:

• 1 ½ cup Milk
• 2 Extra-Large Eggs

Instructions

 

• Heat all the dry ingredients of Group A in a pot over medium heat – careful not to burn, you must just be able to smell it (1 – 2 minutes) – Add the Margarine and Onions to the pot and saute until the Onions are soft
• Pre-heat oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – Spray a deep, large oven dish with cooking oil
• Add all the ingredients of Group B to the Onion mixture (stir well to combine all) – Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes,stirring regularly. Transfer to the prepared oven dish
• Beat the Milk and Eggs (Group C) together and pour evenly over the meat mixture – Bake 45 minutes
• Remove from oven and let “rest” for 5 minutes, before serving

Nutrition Facts

Bobotie

Amount per Serving

Calories

759.6

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

43

g

66

%

Saturated Fat

 

19.1

g

119

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

23.9

g

Cholesterol

 

201.2

mg

67

%

Sodium

 

1443.3

mg

63

%

Carbohydrates

 

60.8

g

20

%

Fiber

 

4.5

g

19

%

Sugar

 

39.9

g

44

%

Protein

 

34.8

g

70

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Remove from oven and let “rest” for 5 minutes, before serving.

LINDA