Golden South African Bobotie & Yellow Rice
This beloved South African classic is an exciting fusion of savory minced beef, aromatic curry spices, and sweet apricot jam, all topped with a silky golden custard. It is a heartwarming and unique dish that perfectly captures the spirit of a cozy Week 44 dinner by blending complex global flavors into one satisfying pan.
In short
Golden South African Bobotie & Yellow Rice takes about 50 minutes (15 min prep, 35 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 13 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef600 g
- Large yellow onion, finely chopped1 pcs
- Garlic cloves, minced2 pcs
- Mild curry powder2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1 tsp
- Apricot jam2 tbsp
- Seedless raisins0.5 dl
- White bread slice1 pcs
- Whole milk3 dl
- Large eggs2 pcs
- Dried bay leaves4 pcs
- Basmati rice3 dl
- Sultanas0.5 dl
Instructions
- 1
Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large pan over medium heat until soft and translucent, then stir in the curry powder and half of the turmeric to release their aromas.
- 2
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Soak the bread slice in 0.5 dl of milk, squeeze it out, and crumble it into the meat along with the apricot jam and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Transfer the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth it out. Whisk the remaining milk and eggs together, then carefully pour this custard over the meat to create an even layer.
- 4
Press the bay leaves into the custard layer for aroma and decoration. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and beautifully golden brown.
- 5
While the Bobotie bakes, boil the basmati rice with the remaining turmeric and the sultanas. Serve the fluffy yellow rice alongside a generous portion of the baked Bobotie.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden South African Bobotie & Yellow Rice take?
About 50 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 35 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 13 ingredients: Lean ground beef, Large yellow onion, finely chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Mild curry powder, Turmeric powder, Apricot jam …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
