Bobotie and Yellow Rice by @niangcook

N/A

1 serving

🍖

500 g

Minced Meat

🧅

1 medium onion

Onion

🍞

2 slices

Bread

🥛

130 ml

Milk

🥚

2 large eggs

Eggs

🍇

30 g

Raisins

🍛

15 ml

Curry Powder

🟡

5 ml

Turmeric

🍑

15 ml

Apricot Jam

🌿

1

Bay Leaf

🧂

2.5 ml

Salt

🌶️

1.3 ml

Pepper

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🍚

190 g

Basmati Rice

🌿

0.5 tsp

Turmeric

🟤

2.5 ml

Cinnamon

🍇

30 g

Raisins

💧

360 ml

Water

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and lightly oil the ovenproof baking dish.

    cooking oil
    🍲ovenproof baking dish
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/17

    Finely slice the onion on the cutting board.

    onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/17

    Tear the bread slices into the mixing bowl and pour in 125 ml / 4.2 fl oz milk.

    bread slices
    milk
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/17

    Soak the bread for 5 minutes, then squeeze it gently while reserving the milk.

    bread slices
    milk
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/17

    Heat 1 tbsp / 15 ml cooking oil in the saucepan over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until softened.

    cooking oil
    onion
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/17

    Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with the wooden spoon.

    ground beef or lamb
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/17

    Stir in 1 tbsp / 15 ml curry powder and 1/2 tsp / 2.5 ml ground turmeric.

    curry powder
    ground turmeric
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/17

    Mix in the soaked bread, 1 handful of raisins, and 1 tbsp / 15 ml apricot jam or chutney.

    bread slices
    raisins
    apricot jam or chutney
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/17

    Season the meat mixture with salt and black pepper, then transfer it to the oiled baking dish.

    salt
    black pepper
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍲ovenproof baking dish

  10. Step 10/17

    Whisk the 2 eggs into the reserved milk until smooth.

    eggs
    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  11. Step 11/17

    Pour the egg-milk mixture over the meat and place 1 bay leaf on top.

    eggs
    milk
    bay leaf
    🍲ovenproof baking dish

  12. Step 12/17

    Bake the bobotie for 35 minutes, until the custard topping is set and lightly golden.

    🍲ovenproof baking dish

  13. Step 13/17

    Combine 1 cup / 185 g basmati rice, 1 1/2 cups / 355 ml water, and salt in the saucepan.

    basmati rice
    water
    salt
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥛measuring cups

  14. Step 14/17

    Stir in 1/2 tsp / 2.5 ml ground turmeric and 1/2 tsp / 2.5 ml ground cinnamon.

    ground turmeric
    ground cinnamon
    🍳saucepan with lid
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  15. Step 15/17

    Bring the rice to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
    🍳saucepan with lid

  16. Step 16/17

    Add the optional raisins for yellow rice, then let the covered rice rest for 5 minutes off the heat.

    raisins for yellow rice
    🍳saucepan with lid

  17. Step 17/17

    Fluff the yellow rice with a fork and serve it alongside the hot bobotie.

    basmati rice
    ground beef or lamb
    🍴fork

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Dairy, Eggs, Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Seasonings, Grains, Liquids

Ingredients

Minced meat, Onion, Bread, Milk, Eggs, Raisins, Curry powder, Turmeric, Apricot jam, Bay leaf, Salt, Pepper, Oil, Basmati rice, Cinnamon, Water

Allergens

milk, eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

570 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.5mg, Calcium: 120mg, Potassium: 540mg, Sodium: 440mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 2.1µg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin D: 1.2µg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

None ()

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, fork, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, ovenproof baking dish, saucepan with lid

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Casserole

Occasions

Family dinner, Weekend meal, Comfort food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

South African, Cape Malay, African

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Moist, Fluffy

Flavors

Sweet, Savory, Spiced, Mildly spicy, Fruity, Aromatic

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 3 months (Freeze in airtight portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)