South African Bobotie
South African Bobotie is a warmly spiced baked mince with a silky egg-and-milk custard topping. Curry, turmeric, raisins, chutney, and a splash of vinegar bring a balanced sweet-savory aroma, while bay leaves perfume the bake. Serve it hot for a comforting dinner, perfect with rice or chutney on the side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in South African Bobotie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef to the onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Soak bread in 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl, mash it, and add it to the ground beef mixture; stir in 1/2 of the beaten egg, raisins, vinegar, sugar, turmeric, salt, curry powder, and ground black pepper.
- 4
Transfer the beef mixture to a glass baking dish; add the bay leaves.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 6
Whisk the remaining 1/2 egg and the remaining 1/4 cup milk together in a small bowl; pour over the meat mixture and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
- 7
Serve with chutney.
- Calories 375.81 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.34 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 31.95 g 12%
- Total Fat 19.65 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.8 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.28 mg High 31%
- Sodium 329.65 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 10.95 g --
- Added Sugars 2.84 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 95.76 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 195.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 23.23 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
South African Bobotie is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread, Cooking Oil, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 375.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is South African Bobotie made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread, Cooking Oil, Curry Powder, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make South African Bobotie?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South African Bobotie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is South African Bobotie healthy?
- South African Bobotie has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 375.81 calories and 18.34 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 329.65 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.8 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.84 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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