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Dairy-Free Bobotie with Coconut Milk recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Bobotie with Coconut Milk

A flavorful South African minced meat dish, traditionally made with egg custard, here reimagined with coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free finish. Served with yellow rice and chutney.

65m4 servings
Contains eggContains nutsDAIRY-free
550 cal|40g protein|30g carbs|30g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Ground Beef
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Chutney
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 175°C.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large (e.g., 30.48 cm) skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced 1 large onion and the minced 2 cloves of garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
  3. 3Add the 1000 g of ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. 4Stir in the 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of apple chutney, 1/4 cup of raisins, and 2 tablespoons of almond flour. Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to allow the spices to become fragrant.
  5. 5Transfer the entire meat mixture evenly into an 20.32 × 20.32 cm (20 × 20 cm) or similar medium-sized baking dish.
  6. 6In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of coconut milk and the 2 large eggs until well combined. Carefully pour this coconut milk and egg mixture evenly over the meat in the baking dish.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is set, firm to the touch, and lightly golden brown on top.
  8. 8Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the bobotie rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with yellow rice and extra apple chutney.

Substitutions

Bread → Almond Flour

BINDING

Dairy Cream → Coconut Milk

FAT_RICHNESS

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