Mini Bobotie Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

A South African-inspired snack or appetizer featuring flavorful bobotie meatballs glazed with a sweet and tangy apricot sauce.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

2870 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.93/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Ingredients

Servings

500gGround Beef or Lamb(Or a mixture of both)

£4.00

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsCurry Powder(Mild or medium strength)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonTurmeric

£0.10

1teaspoonGround Coriander

£0.10

1teaspoonGrated Ginger

£0.15

2tablespoonsChutney(Mrs. Balls Chutney recommended (or similar fruit chutney))

£0.20

2slicesBread(White or brown, crusts removed, soaked in milk)

£0.20

0.3cupMilk(For soaking the bread)

£0.10

1Egg(Lightly beaten)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.05

100gDried Apricots(Finely chopped)

£1.00

0.3cupApricot Jam

£0.30

1tablespoonSoy Sauce

£0.05

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For baking sheet)

£0.15

Total Cost

£7.71

£1.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
2.
Soak the bread slices in milk until softened. Squeeze out excess milk.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, ground coriander, ginger, chutney, soaked bread, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated.
4.
Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.
6.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the apricot glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dried apricots, apricot jam, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
7.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots soften and the glaze thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
8.
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and brush generously with the apricot glaze.
9.
Return the glazed meatballs to the oven for another 3-5 minutes to allow the glaze to set slightly. Alternatively, you can glaze the meatballs after they come out of the oven and serve immediately.
10.
Serve the mini bobotie meatballs warm as an appetizer or snack.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (330g)

2870 kcal / 12012 kJ

Carbs

145g

56% of RDA

Fat

180g

257% of RDA

Protein

175g

350% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

20 g

67% of RDA

Sugar

95 g

106% of RDA

Sodium

2500 mg

109% of RDA

Saturated Fat

75 g

375% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of chili flakes to the apricot glaze.

You can substitute the ground beef/lamb with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.

For gluten-free bobotie meatballs, use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of bread soaked in milk.

These meatballs can also be pan-fried. Heat some oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through.

To prepare ahead of time, make the meatballs and apricot glaze up to a day in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator. Before serving, bake or fry the meatballs and then glaze them.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Saucepan

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of chili flakes to the apricot glaze.

You can substitute the ground beef/lamb with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.

For gluten-free bobotie meatballs, use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of bread soaked in milk.

These meatballs can also be pan-fried. Heat some oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through.

To prepare ahead of time, make the meatballs and apricot glaze up to a day in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator. Before serving, bake or fry the meatballs and then glaze them.

Mini Bobotie Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

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