Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4-6
Bring the bold flavors of South Africa to your breakfast table with the South African Bobotie Breakfast Bake! 🥘✨ This dish combines spiced ground meat, sweet dried fruits, and a creamy custard topping, baked to golden perfection. It’s a savory-sweet delight that’s perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a truly unique meal!
Ingredients For South African Bobotie Breakfast Bake
✨For the Base:
☑1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
☑1 medium onion, finely chopped
☑2 garlic cloves, minced
☑1 tablespoon🥄 curry powder
☑1 teaspoon🥄 turmeric
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 ground cinnamon
☑1/4 cup raisins or dried apricots, chopped
☑1 slice of white bread, soaked in 1/4 cup milk
☑Salt and pepper to taste
✨For the Custard Topping:
☑2 large eggs
☑1/2 cup milk
☑A pinch of nutmeg
✨For Garnish:
☑Bay leaves (optional, for traditional touch)
Cooking Steps For South African Bobotie Breakfast Bake
- 🥧Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - 🥧Cook the Meat Base
In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the ground meat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Mix in the raisins or dried apricots and the soaked bread, ensuring everything is well combined. - 🥧Assemble the Bake
Transfer the meat mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. - 🥧Make the Custard Topping
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour the custard mixture over the meat.
Place a few bay leaves on top for flavor and decoration. - 🥧Bake the Dish
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden. - 🥧Serve and Enjoy
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete breakfast experience.“Sweet, savory, and irresistibly flavorful! 🥘✨ South African Bobotie Breakfast Bake is a warm and comforting dish that’s sure to impress. Ready to bring a taste of South Africa to your morning? “South African Bobotie Breakfast Bake”
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