South African Cape Malay Bobotie with Yellow Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp mild curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp apricot jam
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 slice sandwich bread
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 375°F and soak the bread in 1/4 cup milk.
2. Cook onion and beef in oil until browned; add garlic, curry powder, turmeric, jam, raisins and squeezed bread.
3. Season, place in a baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Whisk eggs with remaining milk, pour over the beef and add bay leaf; bake until set and beef reaches 160°F, about 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile cook rice with a pinch of turmeric; serve beside the bobotie.

Allergen note: Contains eggs, dairy and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.