{"id":"bobotie_efa30f7321","slug":"bobotie","title":"Bobotie","description":"A quintessential South African classic featuring savory spiced minced beef baked with a rich, golden egg custard topping.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":65,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"large","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 garlic cloves, crushed","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"crushed","notes":"","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 kg lean ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"lean","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 slices white bread","name":"White bread","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slices","notes":"","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"250 ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"divided","notes":"used for bread soaking and topping","group":"Custard Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tbsp curry powder","name":"Curry Powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"mild or medium","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp ground turmeric","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"3 tbsp fruit chutney","name":"Fruit Chutney","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"preferably peach or apricot","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"50 g raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"or sultanas","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"3 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"divided","notes":"1 for meat, 2 for custard","group":"Custard Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Meat Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-15","original":"5 bay leaves","name":"Bay Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Custard Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a medium-sized ovenproof baking dish.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the slices of bread in a bowl and pour 100 ml (approx. 1/3 cup) of the milk over them. Let them soak until soft.","group":"Meat Base","title":"Place the slices of bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meat Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent and golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.","group":"Meat Base","title":"Heat the oil in a large pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meat Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.","group":"Meat Base","title":"Add the ground beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meat Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the fruit chutney, raisins, and lemon juice. Mix well.","group":"Meat Base","title":"Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meat Base"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Squeeze the excess milk from the soaked bread (reserve the milk). Mash the bread and add it to the meat mixture along with 1 beaten egg. Mix thoroughly and cook for 5 minutes.","group":"Meat Base","title":"Squeeze the excess milk from the soaked bread","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Meat Base"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface. Tuck the bay leaves into the meat.","group":"Assembly","title":"Transfer the meat mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Whisk the remaining 2 eggs with the remaining milk (including any reserved from soaking). Pour this mixture over the meat.","group":"Assembly","title":"Whisk the remaining 2 eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard topping is set and lightly browned.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Bobotie is best served with yellow rice (turmeric and raisins) and a side of fruit chutney. For the most authentic flavor, use a fruity chutney like Mrs. Ball's.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["ovenproof baking dish","large pan","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat mixture can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated. Add the custard topping just before baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) to maintain the custard texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbobotie_efa30f7321%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0f631cd-3bb0-44cf-a9b2-963759e4952e","imageAlt":"Bobotie — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["south african","comfort food","beef","baked","spiced","savory custard"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bobotie","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:20:16.952Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:20:16.952Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e6582a3999","slug":"firfir-ethiopian-breakfast-fit-fit","title":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit)","description":"A classic savory Ethiopian breakfast made with torn pieces of injera soaked in a spicy, flavorful sauce of berbere spice, aromatics, and spiced clarified butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e6582a3999%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f2f625e4-ee9c-425d-8c20-8e0103664b3e","imageAlt":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit) — recipe cover","tags":["firfir","ethiopian","spicy","breakfast","injera","african"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_18a4e55c12","slug":"kitfo-ethiopian-minced-beef","title":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","description":"A traditional Ethiopian delicacy featuring finely minced lean beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and rich, aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter).","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_18a4e55c12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aeedadce-d5d5-4aa2-aa31-f13472950759","imageAlt":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef) — recipe cover","tags":["beef","spicy","ethiopian","kitfo","high-protein","african-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}