South African Bobotie

01Method

1. 1

   Set the oven to 175°C (350°F) to preheat.

2. 2

   Warm the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onion until golden, about 5 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, another 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, soak the bread in half the milk until soft, then mash it and mix into the beef along with half the beaten egg, raisins, vinegar, sugar, turmeric, salt, curry powder, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Spoon the beef mixture into a glass baking dish and tuck the bay leaves into the surface.

5. 5

   Bake for 30 minutes, then whisk together the remaining egg and remaining milk, pour the mixture evenly over the meat, and return to the oven for a further 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Plate and serve accompanied by chutney.