South African Bobotie

South African Bobotie

West, East & Southern Africa

Serves
6
Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Difficulty
Medium

History & Origin

Bobotie is a Cape dish shaped by the layered history of Dutch colonial kitchens, enslaved and exiled people from Southeast Asia, and Cape Malay spice traditions. Spiced minced meat is baked beneath a savoury egg custard and usually served with yellow rice, chutney and sambals.

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