Bobotie Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Bobotie: In a small skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, grated apple, and chutney. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour over the bobotie mixture. Add the bay leaf.

Stuff the Dates: Gently make a slit lengthwise in each Medjool date. Fill each date with a small amount of the softened goat cheese (about 1/2 teaspoon).

Top the goat cheese with a small amount of the bobotie mixture (about 1/2 teaspoon).

Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts on top of each date.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the dates are warmed through and the goat cheese is slightly softened.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Discard bay leaf.