South African Bobotie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   Soak the white bread in the milk until fully absorbed; then squeeze out the excess milk and mash the bread.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until they are soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add the curry powder, turmeric, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the onions and garlic, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

6. 6

   Stir in the mashed bread, raisins, slivered almonds, and apricot jam into the beef mixture, and cook for a few more minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer the beef mixture to an ovenproof dish and spread it out evenly.

8. 8

   In a bowl, beat the eggs with the reserved milk from soaking the bread, and pour this mixture over the beef in the dish.

9. 9

   Place a few bay leaves on top of the mixture for garnish.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the egg topping is set and golden brown.

11. 11

    Serve the bobotie hot with yellow rice and a side of chutney or sambal.