Bobotie Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

A fun and flavorful fusion appetizer featuring South African Bobotie wrapped in crispy rice paper and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

875 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.64/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Rice

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

500gGround Beef(Or lamb/vegetarian substitute)

£4.00

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1mediumGrated Apple(Peeled)

£0.40

2tbspCurry Powder(Mild or medium)

£0.25

0.5tspTurmeric

£0.10

1tspGround Coriander

£0.10

2tbspChutney(Apricot or mango)

£0.20

0.3cupRaisins or Sultanas

£0.30

0.3cupAlmonds(Slivered or chopped)

£0.75

0.3cupMilk

£0.10

1Egg

£0.25

2Bay Leaves

£0.10

1tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.5tspBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.05

16Rice Paper Wrappers

£2.50

1cupVegetable Oil(For frying)

£0.60

0.5cupSweet Chili Sauce(For dipping)

£0.40

Total Cost

£10.56

£2.64 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Bobotie Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
2.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in the grated apple, curry powder, turmeric, ground coriander, chutney, raisins, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour this mixture over the beef mixture. Add bay leaves.
5.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove Bay leaves.
6.
Prepare the Spring Rolls: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper at a time into the water for a few seconds until softened.
7.
Lay the softened wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the Bobotie filling in the center of the wrapper.
8.
Fold in the sides of the wrapper, then roll tightly from the bottom up, like a spring roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
9.
Fry the Spring Rolls: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
10.
Carefully place the spring rolls in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
11.
Remove the spring rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
12.
Serve immediately with sweet chili dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

875 kcal / 3661 kJ

Carbs

58g

22% of RDA

Fat

58g

83% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

30 g

33% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overfill the rice paper wrappers, as they may tear during frying.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the spring rolls from becoming soggy.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a plant-based ground meat substitute.

The bobotie filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet or Wok

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

Don't overfill the rice paper wrappers, as they may tear during frying.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the spring rolls from becoming soggy.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a plant-based ground meat substitute.

The bobotie filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Bobotie Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

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