Bobotie is a classic South African dish with Cape Malay origins. It’s a flavorful minced meat dish topped with an egg-based custard.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices white bread
• 1 cup milk
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp chutney
• 3 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Soak the bread in milk, then squeeze out excess milk and set both aside.
3. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft. Add curry powder, sugar, vinegar, and sauté for another minute.
4. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in raisins, almonds, chutney, soaked bread, and mix well.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. Beat the eggs with the remaining milk and pour over the meat mixture.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown