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Bobotie

Bobotie

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A traditional South African dish consisting of spiced ground meat, baked in the oven, and topped with a custard.

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Recipe from Zainab118, Kittycataclysm (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Bobotie is a delicious traditional South African dish that combines influences from Malay, Dutch, and African cuisines. It’s a must-try for anyone interested in international cuisine.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$8.07 $1.35 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $5.70
  • $0.15
  • $0.12
  • $0.64
  • $0.19
  • $0.03
  • $0.23
  • $0.06
  • $0.70
  • $0.25

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the flour and milk together, then set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onion until it softens.
  3. Add the ground meat and cook until it is browned.
  4. Add the curry powder, turmeric, fruit paste, vinegar, grapes, salt, and pepper. ≈ 3 min
  5. Crush the excess dough and mix it with the meat mixture. ≈ 4 min
  6. Pour, pour, in a greased baking dish. ≈ 3 min
  7. Mix the egg with the milk, then pour over the meat. ≈ 4 min
  8. Arrange the bay leaves on top. ≈ 3 min
  9. Bake at 180 °C (175 °C) for approximately 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden.
  10. Serve hot with yellow rice, vegetables, or chutney. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Bobotie

  • 500 g of ground beef or lamb$5.70
  • 1 onion, finely chopped$0.15
  • 125 ml of milk$0.12
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder$0.64
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric$0.19
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice$0.03
  • 2 tablespoons of grapes$0.23
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil paint$0.06
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 250 ml of milk$0.25

Total$8.07

that's $1.35 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 125 ml of milk
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon of fruit chutney
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of grapes
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil paint
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 ml of milk
  • 2 bay leaves

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