Sumptuous South African Gluten-Free Bobotie Pie with Golden Pap and Caramelized Vegetables

Allergens

Gluten (in the original recipe), Eggs, Dairy (if using regular pastry dough)

Ingredients

• 1 kg ground beef or lamb (for a gluten
• free alternative)
• 2 slices white bread, soaked in milk (gluten
• free)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 500g ready
• made gluten
• free pastry dough
• 3 cups cooked pap (maize meal)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the onion and garlic until softened. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
3. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add it to the meat mixture. Stir in the eggs and vinegar.
5. Transfer the meat mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
6. Roll out the gluten free pastry dough and cover the top of the meat mixture. Crimp the edges and cut slits on the top for ventilation.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve the Bobotie Pie alongside cooked pap and caramelized vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different ground meats or spice combinations in this versatile dish. Serve it alongside a refreshing South African wine for a complete culinary experience.

Notes

For a vegan version of this dish, replace the ground meat with a plant-based alternative and use gluten-free pastry dough made from vegan ingredients.