Cut: Mince
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins
Temperature: 180°C
/ 350˚F/Gas Mark 4
Cooking method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Heat butter in a large saucepan and cook onion and garlic (if using) over a moderate heat until softened.
- Add minced lamb and cook, stirring often so meat browns evenly and there are no large pieces.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and combine with remaining bobotie ingredients. Transfer into a well-greased ovenproof dish. Spread mixture evenly.
- To make topping, whisk eggs gently into milk in a separate bowl. Pour over top of minced lamb mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg. Put into oven and bake for 30–40 minutes until it is a golden colour.
- Serve with hot, sweet Peppadew peppers and toasted almonds to give the dish some extra crunch and spice.