South African Bobotie with Yellow Rice

Name: South African Bobotie with Yellow Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 0.75 teaspoon turmeric powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 slice white bread; 0.25 cup milk; 2 tablespoon apricot jam; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 0.25 cup dried apricots (chopped); 0.25 cup golden raisins; 0.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 eggs (large)

A flavorful baked dish of curried ground pork topped with a savory egg custard, served alongside aromatic yellow rice.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: South African
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $5.71/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon curry powder
0.75 teaspoon turmeric powder
0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 slice white bread
0.25 cup milk
2 tablespoon apricot jam
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
0.25 cup dried apricots (chopped)
0.25 cup golden raisins
0.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 cup water
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs (large)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, soak the slice of white bread in 1/4 cup of milk for a few minutes until soft. Squeeze out excess milk and crumble the bread into the pork mixture. Add the apricot jam (or mango chutney), apple cider vinegar, chopped dried apricots, and golden raisins. Mix thoroughly. Season the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Press the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
For the yellow rice: Combine 1/2 cup of uncooked white rice, 1 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
For the topping: In a bowl, whisk the 2 large eggs with the remaining 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Pour evenly over the pork mixture in the baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with the prepared yellow rice.

Notes

Bobotie is traditionally served with yellow rice. The sweet and savory flavors are typical of South African cuisine, influenced by Malaysian spices. For best flavor, you can let the meat mixture cool before adding the custard topping.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 760
Protein: 45 g
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Fat: 32 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Sugar: 28 g
Cholesterol: 270 mg