Recipe

South Africa's national dish, Bobotie, is a uniquely flavored baked minced meat casserole. It combines the sweet and savory notes of curry powder, dried fruit, and almonds, topped with a golden egg custard layer. This is a complex yet harmoniously flavored main course. Your Geedel food chopper quickly chops onions, garlic, and almonds and evenly mixes the meat filling, making the preparation of this exotic dish clear and organized.

Ingredients:  

600g ground beef or lamb  

2 slices white bread, soaked in ½ cup milk  

1 onion  

2 garlic cloves  

1 apple (peeled and cored)  

¼ cup sliced almonds  

2 tablespoons curry powder  

1 tablespoon apricot jam or chutney  

¼ cup raisins  

2 bay leaves  

Salt and pepper  

For the Egg Custard Topping:

1 cup milk  

2 eggs  

Salt  

Pinch of turmeric (for color)  

Instructions:  

1. Prepare the flavored meat base:  

   Cut the onion, garlic, apple, and almond slices into large chunks. Install the chopping blade in your Geedel manual food chopper.  

   Place all ingredients into the container, close the lid tightly, and turn the handle continuously until finely and uniformly chopped.  

   Sauté the mixture in a pan until fragrant, then add the curry powder and cook briefly to release its aroma. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

2. Combine and simmer the meat filling:  

   Squeeze the soaked bread to remove excess milk (reserve the milk). Tear the bread into small pieces and add it to the meat mixture. Stir in the apricot jam, raisins, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, along with a little water. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until the flavors meld and the liquid reduces. Remove the bay leaves.

3. Prepare the topping and bake:

   Press the meat mixture firmly into a baking dish. In the food chopper container with the mixing paddle, combine the reserved milk, eggs, a little salt, and turmeric. Mix until smooth to create the custard topping. Pour evenly over the meat surface.  

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30–40 minutes, until the custard is set and turns a beautiful golden brown.

4. Serve:

   Serve with yellow rice and traditional accompaniments like sliced bananas and shredded coconut.

Summary:  

This exotic South African dish draws its rich flavor from the careful processing and blending of diverse ingredients. The Geedel manual vegetable chopper streamlines the preparation by uniformly chopping everything from nuts and fruits to aromatic vegetables, ensuring every bite of the meat filling is infused with complex yet balanced flavors. It’s your reliable guide to exploring the world’s culinary map.