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Bobotie balls

Bobotie balls

Melissa Jacobs
A South African classic that brings excitement and joy to those who know its tastiness! Bobotie balls are a sweet and tangy delight.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 25 ml butter
  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 kg lean beef mince
  • 10 ml salt
  • 1 ml pepper
  • 20 ml mild curry powder
  • 10 ml sugar
  • 12 ½ ml white vinegar
  • 4 tbsp apricot jam
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 3 tbsp chutney
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 cup cooked yellow rice just add a teaspoon of turmeric powder when cooking your rice

Instructions
 

  • Soak the bread in the milk. Squeeze out the milk and put aside.
  • In a frying pan melt the butter, and fry the onions. Add the mince meat and brown the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the rest of the ingredients together, except one egg. 
  • Add the wet bread and the apricot mixture to the mince. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the rice into the mince mixture.
  • Using a ice cream scoop, make balls
  • Place the balls into a greased oven dish.
  • Pour over the milk and egg mixture and bake for 1 hour.
  • Mix the egg with the milk. Pour over the bobotie.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 150 degrees.
Keyword Beef Recipes