Bobotie Stuffed Peppers
Bobotie Stuffed Peppers bring the rich flavors of South African cuisine to your table. This exclusive recipe, available only at raicipe[dot]com, fuses the aromatic and spiced Bobotie mixture into colorful bell peppers, creating a culinary journey that captures the essence of South Africa on your plate.
- 4 bell peppers (large)
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- white bread (2 slices, soaked in milk)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chutney
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Peppers:
1- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
2- Blanch the peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Make the Bobotie Mixture:
1- In a pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden.
2- Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned.
3- Squeeze excess milk from the soaked bread and add it to the meat mixture.
4- Stir in raisins, chutney, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined.
- Stuff the Peppers:
Fill each blanched pepper with the Bobotie mixture, pressing down gently.
- Bake:
1- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
2- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Garnish and Serve:
1- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs.
2- Serve the Bobotie Stuffed Peppers hot, savoring the fusion of South African spices and the sweetness of raisins.