Bobotie Bunny Chow (Bread Bowl)

A South African street food delight! A hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with a flavorful Bobotie curry.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

1150 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£3.33/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Bread

Cuisine:

Indian

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1loafLarge White or Brown Loaf of Bread(Rectangle shaped works best)

£1.25

1kgGround Beef(Or ground lamb)

£8.50

2mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.60

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

1tablespoonGrated Ginger(Fresh)

£0.25

2tablespoonsCurry Powder(Medium heat, adjust to taste)

£0.15

1teaspoonTurmeric Powder

£0.05

1teaspoonGround Coriander

£0.05

0.5teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.03

2tablespoonsChutney(Mrs. Ball's is traditional)

£0.20

1tablespoonApricot Jam

£0.10

2tablespoonsWorcestershire Sauce

£0.10

0.5cupBeef Stock

£0.20

0.5cupMilk

£0.15

2Eggs(Beaten)

£0.50

0.3cupAlmonds(Slivered or flaked, toasted)

£0.75

2Bay Leaves

£0.10

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack Pepper

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil

£0.05

Total Cost

£13.33

£3.33 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.
Prepare the bread bowl: Cut a rectangular lid off the top of the loaf of bread. Hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving a thick crust (about 2cm/1 inch). Reserve the bread crumbs (can be used for another purpose).
3.
Prepare the Bobotie filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
6.
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric powder, coriander, cumin, chutney, apricot jam, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
7.
Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
8.
Remove the bay leaves.
9.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. Pour this mixture into the Bobotie filling and stir well to combine.
10.
Spoon the Bobotie filling into the hollowed-out loaf of bread.
11.
Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg custard has set and the bread is golden brown.
12.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
13.
Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

1150 kcal / 4812 kJ

Carbs

85g

33% of RDA

Fat

65g

93% of RDA

Protein

65g

130% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

20 g

22% of RDA

Sodium

800 mg

35% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier Bobotie, add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling.

You can substitute ground lamb for ground beef.

Serve with a side of yellow rice, sambals (chutney or relish), and sliced bananas for a complete South African meal.

To prevent the bread from getting too soggy, you can brush the inside with melted butter or garlic butter before filling it.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large Skillet or Pot

Baking Sheet

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier Bobotie, add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling.

You can substitute ground lamb for ground beef.

Serve with a side of yellow rice, sambals (chutney or relish), and sliced bananas for a complete South African meal.

To prevent the bread from getting too soggy, you can brush the inside with melted butter or garlic butter before filling it.

Bobotie Bunny Chow (Bread Bowl)

Ingredients

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