Beef Bobotie by The Spruce Eats
Bobotie has been recognized as South Africa's national dish. With influences introduced by the spices of Cape Malay cooking, the medieval culinary practices of the Dutch settlers to the indigenous practices of rearing and eating beef, it is no wonder that this melting pot is the rainbow nation's national dish.
There are many ways of making bobotie and a vast variety of recipes can be found on the net that at times it is difficult to tell which is the most authentic bobotie. A traditional bobotie is said to have 6 key elements which influence the flavor, cooking technique, and consistency of the dish.
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
3 cloves
600 g minced beef
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, soaked in milk
1 large egg
½ cup milk
2 tbsp double cream, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Handful bay leaves
The result should be a balance between spicy and sweet, however, the sweetness should never overpower the dish.
Ingredients
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
3 cloves
600 g minced beef
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, soaked in milk
1 large egg
½ cup milk
2 tbsp double cream, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Handful bay leaves
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