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Macadamia Nut Bobotie

A vegetarian version of the traditional south african *bobotie* (a spicy mince dish with a savoury custard topping).

Steps

Preheat oven to 180c.
Saut the onions in the oil / butter mixture.
Cover with a greaseproof paper circle as well as a lid.
Cook very slowly for about 20 minutes.
Add the garlic , carrots and ginger and cook under the paper for a further 10 minutes.
Add all the spices and seasoning ingredients.
Turn up the temperature and stir-fry the nuts and chickpeas.
Soak the bread in the stock , mash it with a fork and add to the mixture.
Place mixture into an oven-proof dish.
Beat the topping ingredients together and pour over bobotie.
Bake at 180c for 30 minutes until set and golden brown.

Ingredients

sunflower oil, salted butter, onions, garlic cloves, carrots, fresh gingerroot, curry powder, ground coriander, turmeric, garlic and herb seasoning, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, macadamia nuts, chickpeas, brown bread, vegetable stock, buttermilk, eggs, salt