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Bobotie Jollof Rice

Avatar photoLaila Yetunde
Recipe for Bobotie Jollof Rice, combining the flavors of South African Bobotie with Jollof Rice
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chutney (apricot or mango)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish 

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain. 
    2 cups long-grain rice
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped
  • Add the ground beef or lamb to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks.
    1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • While the meat is cooking, soak the slices of bread in the milk until softened
    2 slices white bread, 1 cup milk
  • Add the curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cloves, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture. Stir well to combine and let the spices cook for a couple of minutes.
    2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), Salt and pepper to taste
  • Squeeze excess milk from the soaked bread and crumble it into the meat mixture. Add the chutney and raisins/sultanas. Mix everything together and let it cook for a few more minutes.
    2 tablespoons chutney (apricot or mango), 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Take a small amount of the meat mixture and mix it into the beaten eggs. This helps temper the eggs and prevents them from curdling.
    2 eggs
  • Add the tempered egg mixture back into the pot and mix well. The mixture should be moist but not too runny.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a separate pot, cook the soaked and drained rice with the appropriate amount of water until it's almost cooked but still slightly firm. Drain any excess water.
  • In a large ovenproof dish, layer the cooked rice and the meat mixture. Start with a layer of rice, then a layer of meat, and continue until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of rice on top.
  • If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the rice layer.
    Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
  • Bake the dish in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve your Bobotie Jollof Rice hot.
    Fresh cilantro for garnish 
Keyword Bobotie Jollof Rice
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