Bobotie Bowls
Discover the bold, comforting flavors of South Africa with these individually portioned Bobotie Bowls, a modern twist on the classic dish. This recipe layers fragrant turmeric rice with a spiced ground beef mixture infused with curry powder, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness from raisins and chutney. Topped with a creamy egg custard and baked to golden perfection, each serving is a delightful blend of savory and sweet. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal-prepping, these bowls bring a touch of exotic warmth to your table while staying easy to prepare. Serve them with a fresh side salad or enjoy them as a standalone meal for a satisfying taste of global cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chutney (e.g., apricot or mango)
- 50 grams raisins
- 2 bread slices (crusts removed)
- 125 milliliters milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups pre-cooked turmeric rice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 bay leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Stir in the minced garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, brown sugar, white vinegar, chutney, and raisins. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Soak the bread slices in the milk until soft, then squeeze out excess milk and crumble the bread into the beef mixture. Reserve the remaining milk for later.
Reduce the heat to low, stir the bread into the beef mixture, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Spoon the pre-cooked turmeric rice into individual oven-safe bowls or ramekins as the base layer.
Top the rice with the spiced beef mixture, pressing it down gently to create an even surface.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and the reserved milk to create a custard. Pour this custard evenly over each bowl.
Place a bay leaf on top of each bowl for a decorative and fragrant touch.
Arrange the bowls on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden.
Remove the bowls from the oven, discard the bay leaves, and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty, flavorful Bobotie Bowls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.4 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 738 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 5056 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.4 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.9 g | ||
| Protein | 122.1 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2474 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
