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• Lynn

  27 January 2008

  Lynn commented on this recipe

  I have made this twice now and we all love it. Easy to make. Could not get the allspice berries so not sure if this would have made a lot of difference or not. A firm favourite now!

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• Helen's

  27 January 2008

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  Delicious!

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• Pete's Fanny

  01 February 2008

  Pete's Fanny rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy and delicious. I couldn't get allspice berries either but just added a pinch of allspice. Served it with the apricot blatjang, which was the perfect compliment.

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• ibizaeileen

  03 February 2008

  ibizaeileen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy - and a perfect supper I used wholemeal brown bread. Will cook it again

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• Daisy

  04 February 2008

  Daisy commented on this recipe

  Super enjoyed by all and I will be cooking again Daisy

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• zoe boniface

  05 February 2008

  zoe boniface commented on this recipe

  This is such a great family meal, even the kids ate it.Really tasty and enjoyed by all. The whole menu was fab! Ive cooked this a few times now, for the family and for a dinner party. You must do the salad, rice and apricot blatjang as they compliment the bobotie well. One to do!

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• Mimi

  10 February 2008

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• Christine Gordon

  12 February 2008

  Christine Gordon rated and commented on this recipe

  

  loved by us all and will definitely make again

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• desiree

  17 February 2008

  desiree commented on this recipe

  I also make Babotie but am interested to know what herbs you use. I also soak my bread in milk.

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• Neil

  18 February 2008

  Neil rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A really good dish with lots of flavour. Had them all salivating at work with the leftover lunch portion. Will definitely be making again.

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• livetoeat kate

  18 February 2008

  livetoeat kate commented on this recipe

  This was absolutely delicious and will be made again. Again I just used a teasp. allspice as didn't have the berries or the cloves. A brown roll did as the 2 slices of white bread and currants replaced the sultanas but it turned out delicious and looked fantastic. The apricot blutyang (whatever) didn't go so well unless it was supposed to taste of vinegar. Maybe it will taste better tomorrow.

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• claire walton

  20 February 2008

  claire walton commented on this recipe

  This is absolutely delicious. My mouth was watering as it was cooked. I couldn't find the all spice berries either so used allspice powder, and used regular mango chutney. It reheats well and makes a lovely lunch dish. Will be making this again

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• mlpearson

  22 February 2008

  mlpearson rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely fantastic recipe, a wonderful blend of flavours with the other side dishes. I made it for a celiac and used rice cakes instead of bread both for the Bobotie and the Prawn Cakes and it was just as good as using bread.

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• Si

  23 February 2008

  Si rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I cooked this for my wife and some friends on a Friday night. Tasty, spicy and an out and out winning recipe. One word...Fantastic!!

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• krysia

  24 February 2008

  krysia rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I forgot to get milk so used instead it Greek's yogurt, eggs and grated pecorino cheese for the topping. Worked very well!

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• Glenys

  25 February 2008

  Glenys rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My husband cooked this when we had friends for dinner - and for such an easy dish it tasted fantastic. Will definately make again!

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• Gaya

  25 February 2008

  Gaya commented on this recipe

  I cooked this last week and loved it. I used 500gms beef mince and the dish lasted for two days. I couldnt find mango chutney, so used red onion and cranberry chutney, worked well. Instead of the madras curry paste I used a mix of chilli powder, cinnamon powder, garam masala and tumeric. Served with plain basmati rice and the next day had a huge serving for lunch with crispy salad. Its so easy to make and would definitely make again.

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• Jan McLennan

  01 March 2008

  Jan McLennan commented on this recipe

  I rate this recipe as Five Star ***** Absolutely delicious. Jan

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• Nina

  14 March 2008

  Nina commented on this recipe

  My parents are South African and my gran and mum used to make this all the time. you no longer need to make the chutney (blatjang) yourself as Sainsbury's and Tesco sells South African 'Mrs Ball's Chutney' which will make the dish taste even better. I buy bottles of this every month and even use it in my usual curries.

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• Nicola

  27 March 2008

  Nicola commented on this recipe

  A great dish, although I had to make extra topping to cover the meat (which also freezes well). Will probably add even more spice and curry paste next time for an added kick, I also used pitta as didnt have any normal bread. Babotie, rice and apricot loved by all and will definitely be making again - isnt that right H?!

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Ingredients

• 2 slices white bread
• 2 onions , chopped
• 25g butter
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1kg packet lean minced beef
• 2 tbsp madras curry paste
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 3 cloves
• 5 allspice berries
• 2 tbsp peach or mango chutney
• 3 tbsp sultanas
• 6 bay leaves

FOR THE TOPPING

• 300ml full-cream milk
• 2 large eggs

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Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 30 mins

Cook 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 slices white bread
• 2 onions , chopped
• 25g butter
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1kg packet lean minced beef
• 2 tbsp madras curry paste
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 3 cloves
• 5 allspice berries
• 2 tbsp peach or mango chutney
• 3 tbsp sultanas
• 6 bay leaves

FOR THE TOPPING

• 300ml full-cream milk
• 2 large eggs

Per serving

386 kcalories, protein 43g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 16 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, sugar 13g, salt 0.97 g

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