South African Bobotie

6 servings

Oh the aroma!The taste is delectable. serve with Yellow Rice and Mango Chutney

3 slices gf day old bread

1 1/2 cups milk

2 medium onions, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup raisins

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon white vinegar

zest of 1 lemon

juice of 1 lemon

1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef

2 whole eggs

Soak bread in milk. Squeeze milk from bread, reserving milk. Combine all ingredients, except milk and 1 egg. Press mixture into an 11”x7” baking dish. Add enough milk to reserved milk to make 3/4 cup. Beat together milk and remaining egg. Pour over meat mixture. Garnish top with a few bay leaves

Bake, uncovered, at 350°F 1 hour, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Serve with South African Yellow Rice, vegetables and mango chutney