Boschendal Manor House Bobotie

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Boschendal Manor House Bobotie.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 2-quart baking dish and give it a nice buttering to prevent sticking. In a shallow dish, place the slice of day-old bread and pour the milk over it, letting it soak up all that creamy goodness.

2. Step 2

   While the bread is soaking, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking them until they turn a lovely golden brown, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the curry powder, allowing it to cook for another 2 minutes. Once done, set the skillet aside to cool a bit.

3. Step 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, raisins, lemon zest, chopped almonds, lemon juice, and mango chutney. Crack in one egg and give it a good mix. Squeeze out any excess milk from the soaked bread and crumble it into the lamb mixture. Don’t forget to reserve the remaining milk! Season this delightful mixture with sugar, salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Finally, fold in the cooled onion mixture until everything is well combined.

4. Step 4

   Transfer the lamb mixture into your prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top for an even bake. Pop it into the oven and let it bake for about 1 hour, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.

5. Step 5

   While the bobotie is baking, beat the remaining egg with the reserved milk. After the hour is up, pour this creamy mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Return it to the oven and continue baking until the custard is set and the top is beautifully golden brown, which should take another 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, let it cool slightly before serving, and enjoy this comforting dish with your loved ones!