Bobotie

Bobotie (Afrikaans: [bəˈbuəti]) is a hearty and comforting , well-known  South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. Bobotie is typically  to be made with beef or lamb, although pork can also be used. Early recipes incorporated ginger, marjoram and lemon rind; the introduction of curry powder has simplified the recipe but the basic concept remains the same.

This national dish of South Africa remains a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka in Egypt, the Balkans and the Middle East, and the best-known version in European Greek variant.

Some recipes also call for chopped onions and almonds to be added to the mixture. Traditionally, bobotie always incorporates dried fruit like raisins or sultanas. It is often garnished with bay leaves, walnuts, chutney and bananas.