South African Bobotie

I didn't like this bobotie recipe at all. I've battled to get chutney since coming to the US from S Africa, so I liked the idea of a bobotie that omitted it. Unfortunately, though, it's the chutney that makes it great. Also, the milk and egg mixture on top needs to have turmeric in it too, AND you're meant to settle bay leaves on top of it in that mixture.

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I agree w/Chef601730...the fruit chutney definitely makes the recipe. The use of more tumeric and bay leaves is also necessary. I love the taste of raisins added. I'm actually not big on raisins but when added to the bobotie they melt in your mouth. I love the smell of this dish baking in the kitchen. Spice this one up a bit and add the necessary ingredients and you will see how much different it will taste.

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A lot of flavors that made a wonderful dish. I LOVED the smell coming from the oven while i was cooking this. The only "problem" i had was that the meat had shrunk so much i had to make four times as much topping because it went straight to the sides. Made for the Tastebud Tickling Travellers, ZWT4

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An interesting way to make meatloaf, but then, that's just a typical American talking about an African recipe! This loaf was great tasting, but another time, to loose some of the cholesterol, I might try using ground turkey (as another reviewer had done) & an egg substitute for the topping! [Made & reviewed in the Family Picks part of Zaar World Tour 4]

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My DH was skeptical going into it, as usual, but said to give this 5 stars when it was on his plate! We made as directed, and didn't wait for the top to "set" after 10 minutes; we went for it and it is delicious! Great flavors! Thanks, Sarah! Made for ZWT4 Zingo.

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This will be replacing my usual meatloaf recipe! It was pretty easy to put together, I had all of the ingredients on hand and it was very good! I turned off the oven for the last 10 minutes and just let it sit in the oven while I was setting the table for dinner. The topping was able to set. Thanks for the recipe! Made for ZWT4 - Chic Chefs.

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A excellent dish. Loved the combination of flavors. I substituted ground turkey for the beef. The topping did require approximately 10 minutes additional to set completely. This served with your Carrots Provencale. The recipe actually made 6 nice servings. *ZWT 2008*

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