Dairy-Free Bunny Chow (Breakfast Version)
A dairy-free twist on the South African classic, Bunny Chow, featuring a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with a flavorful bean curry.
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Ingredients
- 1 large Loaf of Bread (White or Brown)
- 2 cans Canned Beans (Kidney, Butter, or Chickpeas)
- 1 large Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 2 tbsp Curry Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (about 175°C). Add the 1 large onion, chopped, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- 2Add the 3 cloves of garlic, minced, and the about 2.5 cm piece of ginger, grated, to the pot. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- 3Stir in the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- 4Add the 2 cans of canned beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can of coconut milk, and 1 cup of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- 5While the curry simmers, prepare the bread. Place the 1 large loaf of bread on a cutting board. Carefully cut off the top about 2.5 cm slice of bread to create a lid. Then, using a knife, hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving a thick crust about 2.5 cm thick all around. Be careful not to cut through the sides or bottom.
- 6Season the bean curry with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- 7Carefully spoon the hot bean curry into the hollowed-out loaf of bread.
- 8Place the cut-off top slice of bread back onto the filled loaf. Serve immediately. The scooped-out bread can be used for dipping into the curry.
Substitutions
Dairy Cream → Coconut Milk
Provide thickness without dairy.
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