Bobotie

Ingredients

• •2 slices bread, crusts removed
• •1 cup milk (divided)
• •1 1/2 lb ground beef
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 tsp curry powder
• •1/2 tsp turmeric
• •1 tbsp apricot jam (or chutney)
• •1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• •1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• •1/2 cup raisins
• •2 eggs
• •2-3 bay leaves

Steps

1. 1.Soak the bread in half the milk while you prepare the meat; when softened, squeeze out the milk (reserving it) and mash the bread with a fork.
2. 2.Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. 3.Brown the ground beef with the onion, curry powder, and turmeric, then stir in the apricot jam, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, raisins, and the mashed soaked bread - the soaked bread is the traditional binder that keeps bobotie moist.
4. 4.Spread the meat mixture into a baking dish.
5. 5.Whisk the eggs with the reserved milk and remaining milk, pour over the meat, and press the bay leaves onto the surface.
6. 6.Bake for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set.