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Bobotie Pie with Buttery Crust and Tangy Tomato Salad

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Bobotie Pie

This Bobotie Pie with Buttery Crust and Tangy Tomato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic dish. It features a flaky, buttery crust filled with savory ground meat, raisins, and almonds, topped with a creamy milk custard. The tangy tomato salad adds a refreshing contrast to the rich and hearty pie. Bobotie is a traditional South African dish with spiced ground meat, bread, and milk custard. It’s a unique and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. If you want to taste South African cuisine’s diverse and rich flavors, then trying this recipe is a must.

Recipe: Bobotie Pie with Buttery Crust and Tangy Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (table cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the salad:

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl to make the crust. Then, add chilled butter cubes and use either a pastry cutter or your fingers to shuffle them until the mixture looks like coarse sand. Combine one tablespoon of water with the d to make the crust dough until it forms a ball. After that, Cover the dough with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator (fridge)for at least 30 minutes.
  3. To make the filling, brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium(moderate) flame. After that, include the minced garlic and diced onion and continue cooking until they become soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the skillet’s curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Swirl in the raisins and sliced almonds and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Whisk together the milk and beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and put it in a 9-inch pie dish. Cut any excess dough from the edges and use a fork to drive holes in the bottom.
  8. Pour the meat mixture into the prepared crust and spread it evenly. Pour the milk and egg mixture on top.
  9. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is red-brown brown.
  10. While the pie is baking, prepare the tomato salad by combining the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, and then season with salt and pepper to your desired taste.
  11. Serve the Bobotie Pie warm with tangy tomato salad.

Enjoy your Bobotie Pie with Buttery Crust and Tangy Tomato Salad, a delicious and unique twist on a classic South African dish!

 

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