🥘 Bobotie (South African Spiced Mince Bake)

Sweet, savoury and comforting – a global classic

🥘 Bobotie – Aromatic Curried Mince Topped with Egg Custard, Made with Butcher’s Steak Mince from David Cox Quality Butchers

🔥 Why Choose Our Butcher’s Steak Mince?
Our steak mince is freshly prepared using premium cuts of Scotch beef. Lean, flavourful, and perfect for rich dishes like bobotie, where the meat takes centre stage.

🥩 Ingredients – Buy Fresh from Our Butcher’s Shop

500g Steak Mince
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Apple, grated
2 tbsp Mild Curry Powder
1 Slice White Bread (soaked in milk and squeezed)
2 tbsp Chutney (mango or fruit chutney)
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp Raisins or Sultanas
2 Eggs
200ml Milk
Salt & Pepper
Bay Leaves

🔥 How to Cook Bobotie
1️⃣ Sauté – Fry onion, garlic, and apple in oil until soft.
2️⃣ Brown mince – Add mince and curry powder, cook until browned.
3️⃣ Combine – Stir in soaked bread, chutney, raisins, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 mins.
4️⃣ Assemble – Spoon into a greased baking dish.
5️⃣ Custard topping – Whisk eggs and milk, pour over mince. Place 1–2 bay leaves on top.
6️⃣ Bake – Bake at 180°C for 35–40 mins until custard is set.
7️⃣ Serve – Slice and serve warm.

💡 Bobotie Tips:
✔️ Use apricot jam if you’ve no chutney on hand.
✔️ Can be prepped a day ahead – improves flavour overnight.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔️ Serve with yellow rice and a side of chutney.
✔️ Pairs beautifully with a crisp white or light red wine.