Venison Bobotie: A typical South African dish. Image: Irene Muller.
Venison Bobotie: A typical South African dish. Image: Irene Muller.
It’s just about hunting season in South Africa which means there’s lots of venison coming to your freezer. How about making some classic South African dishes like this spicy venison bobotie? It’s a rich variation on a true local favourite and made in a similar way. Bobotie is a Cape Malay-style curry often made with beef mince and topped with a golden egg layer and fills the home with aromatics and sweetness you love with a curry.
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Venison bobotie suggestions
The spice goes well with the “wild” flavour you get from the venison. If your family isn’t the biggest venison fan, you can either replace some or all of the venison with pork or lamb. It’s a very lean meat, so this recipe is packed full of healthy protein, lots of iron and other great nutrients which you can serve with some fluffy yellow rice. It’s a great meal to enjoy with your whole family on a cold winter night and leftovers are just as tasty, if there’s any left.
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Enjoy some classic South African flavour with a bit of a tasty twist when you’ve made this spicy venison bobotie for your family and friends.
Last updated on 1 June 2023
Venison bobotie recipe
Recipe by Irene Muller Course: MainCuisine: South AfricanDifficulty: EasyIngredients
3 thick slices 3 bread, crusts cut off
125 ml 125 cream
45 ml 45 butter
1 kg 1 pork mince
2 2 onions, finely chopped
2 2 carrots, grated
60 ml 60 mild curry powder
20 ml 20 turmeric
30 ml 30 apricot jam
60 ml 60 whole almonds, roasted and chopped
30 ml 30 seedless raisins
30 ml 30 fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
125 ml 125 cream
125 ml 125 butter-milk
4 4 eggs, beaten
4 4 lemon or bay leaves
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