Spicy Bobotie Recipe, delicious and easy!

[@nathanlambshead4778]

I introduced Bobotie to the rural northeast USA. When they ask what it is, I tell them a South African version of meatloaf. So far everyone here has loved it. I grew up in SA and once a biltong lover, always a biltong lover. ...and boerewors, pap, chakalaka, durban style mutton curry, etc. For me, I put the egg topping on the meat for the last 15 minutes only. Not sure if I have to, just always did it that way.

[@anthonydeacon881]

I was born in S. Africa. Our family emigrated to the UK in 1957, but I have known bobotie all my life. We always had it with plain boiled long grain rice (not yellow), and always with sides of 1) chopped tomato and onion and 2) sliced banana sprinkled with lemon juice. I have a very old recipe book from Ouma Smuts which includes bobotie. My late maternal grandmother was (in her childhood) a neighbour of Jan Smuts in Irene. She once told me of one occasion being chased and whacked on the bottom by Field Marshal Smuts when she and some of her friends were caught scrumping apples from his orchard!

[@gregorysmit7431]

Awesome to see our south african people are stil doing it the way our parents and their parents did it! Keep it up man , awesome content!

[@cyberherbalist]

I've been checking out bobotie recipes on YT, and there are so many variations! Can't wait to do it myself.

[@anzellewilkins8792]

Here’s to hoping my very Texan husband will like this 👏🏻 miss this growing up in KZN Edit: He loved it !!! Thank you so much! A little bit from home!

[@rhodastevens6578]

Big in Cape Town 👌

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Stumble across your channel *LOVIN' IT* . Thumbs up , liked , commented and Subscribed.

[@andrewarcher880]

All I can say is wow, thank you so much for sharing this recipe. My colleagues and I are working in Sri Lanka clearing Landmines and unexploded ordnance. We are two Brits and two South Africans, we struggle to get good meat out here and when we do it often takes hours to eat it! I managed to find some fresh beef and with the help of my hand mincer I managed to cook up a Bobotie so good that both the SA guys said it was as good as mom's! We had to skip the W sauce and Bay leaf but it was still bloody awesome. Thanks again bru.

[@ChilliChump]

My pleasure boet...and stay safe!

[@andrewarcher880]

@@ChilliChump I wanted to make Fat cook too but couldn't get yeast 🤣

[@LeendertCordemans]

I like it very much. Hmmmmm, yummy. Its a very old Dutch food recipe from the early 1609. As written in the old cookbooks. Jan van Riebeeck, member of the VOC Company. Some claimes that the name came from Indonesia recipe bobotok.

[@Stikker021]

I make this recipe regularly. My recipe ingredients are almost exactly the same. This is traditionally served with yellow rice, yet another South African recipe. Lekker man!

[@diago3823]

Apricot jam is what my mom added

[@hiugis]

Fantastic! Looking forward to more South African recipes 😀

[@diogeneslantern18]

Visiting my folks on Sunday after quite a while away and I begged my mother to bake some bobotie for me. Honestly too delicious for words. Mrs H S Balls chutney is a must! I wrote my comment before the part where you mentioned Mrs Balls and I was so pleased that you did :) :)

[@ChilliChump]

Can't go wrong with Mrs Balls chutney. I just finished doing a video on making it...it turned out great! I will be putting that out there very soon

[@JustinR82]

That looks absolutely delicious! Looking forward to the cook book!!

[@antonk27]

Thanks ChilliChump. I've only ever made bobotie with a knorr packet... much to my mother's disgust! Really looking forward to trying this over the weekend!

[@ChilliChump]

It is delicious, I am sure you will enjoy it!

[@chrisolivier424]

Love it love it! I made it for my wife this week and she said she would never eat it any other way again! As I’m typing this I have another batch of mince using the same ingredients that it’s going into wraps. You guys should try it in a wrap

[@bretthelmers1141]

This was making my mouth water just watching this

[@suiderkruisbrewers1998]

Have not made it in a while but sure are going to try it out with that extra spice. Looks great.

[@andoru]

Aussie here, and just made perhaps my very first South African recipe. Substituted a bit of cayenne for heat, as I haven't yet fermented my own chilli sauces! Absolutely delicious, happy to have found a very new dish for the regular rotation on my dining table.

[@ChilliChump]

It is a great fish, and pretty easy to make too! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonyjenkins8047]

I am so going to do this. Yum in the tum

[@matthysloedolff]

We sometimes substitute the sultanas for a banana (don't knock it until you've tried it). We layer the slices on top of the dish before pouring over the egg mix. The banana is a good sweetness substitute for sultana if you're not a fan of them. We also sometimes sprinkle over some flaked almonds as well.

[@drizzyrauvryar6992]

Very awesome video. Thanks for this one

[@marvinharms1891]

Thanks for taking time to share this vid bru. I'm from Durban, and Bobotie is not big here - well at least not where I'm from. But! I have made similar. I've made a Shakshuka style. Sultanas would have been perfect.

[@donaldneill4419]

Brilliant! Thanks for the recipe, will give it a try and let you know how the family likes it.

[@erikhartwig6366]

watching the video it looks like a really exotic shepherds pie.

[@kathywhitcombe9595]

Even better

[@marcopolo9146]

Kathy Whitcombe no, two completely different dishes. It is not a contest.

[@richiei5392]

Loving all the SA flavours. Absolutely going to try this on the family. Might even be able to throw in some left over mash if my first ever fermentations go well. Thanks for all the lovely recipies and advice on your channel. Borowors next?

[@ChilliChump]

Well, I have just bought a mincer and sausage filler...so quite possibly!

[@34Calvin]

Haha read my mind!

[@maureenburger2806]

This is really awesome, delicious guys. Serve it with yellow rice (add a little turmeric to cooking rice). I could smell it as you made it.

[@mariagrant3706]

Was given a Bobotie recipe back in late 1970's by a lady from the South African Embassy in Canberra Australia- slightly different than yours but I might adjust to incorporate some of your ingredients and try it - has been one of my favourite dishes over the years 👍🏿🇦🇺

[@HiccupGirl234]

This is pretty much exactly how my family makes it...including down to Mrs Balls chutney and the bay leaves on top. Luckily it’s easy to get Mrs Balls here in Australia. Thanks for sharing

[@geringgardener9760]

A show in BBC America cooking with chillichump that's my new goal make that happen from garden to table with chillichump maybe what you all think

[@426superbee4]

Got my vote

[@CSchnell-lj1io]

Are you from Gering Nebraska!?!

[@geringgardener9760]

Yes I live in gering Nebraksa USA

[@CSchnell-lj1io]

Sweet, I live in the Westmoor area of Scottsbluff

[@adrianbrown278]

Great video from a top bloke.

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you Adrian!

[@magneticman2003]

Hey CC, Gonna try this, looks very tasty my friend, thanks for sharing, warm wishes;-))

[@ChilliChump]

It tastes great, let me know how it turns out! And warm wishes to yourself

[@g7eit]

Great recipe, thank you

[@monsuratbidini]

Thanks

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you for your donation 🎉

[@ChilliChump]

What is your favourite dish that is unique to your country?

[@CPTCAVEMAN21]

Alabama White Sauce, a unique, regional BBQ sauce

[@tikkidaddy]

Gumbo...with chicken, shrimp and sausage😍....and my new fermented cayenne sauces!

[@theborgster8497]

Biltong!

[@tikkidaddy]

@@theborgster8497 damn Skippy dude...that's good stuff right there!

[@angelamohammed4517]

Calalloo from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@tomlanger8965]

Looking forward to your recipe book!

[@alinevanderkolk2554]

I made this today and it's really delicious. I made a vegan version though but still, amazing taste! Thank you for your recipe!

[@shaunmatthews6889]

not often you can actually smell a video lol, I make mine very similar but that "bain marie" trick in the oven is a fantastic idea! Now you need to make a Durban Bunny with fresh chilli sambals! maybe 2 versions.. meat bunny, and maybe a beans bunny (I've read in the comments you have vegetarian viewers)

[@34Calvin]

Shaun Matthews love the idea of both! Been making more ‘chillies’ and putting in more and more beans... very enjoyable!

[@linaso9739]

This dish looks fantastic. I will make it some day. Just need to figure out replacement of some products that may not be available in my country.

[@rblightchild]

i cant wait to taste this dish thank you!!

[@cosmo550]

I can't stand to see those poor onions just staying on the side of your pot...screaming please include us to your pot🇳🇴🥰😮🤷

[@DirkPlante]

Sometimes it happens... they turned out ok.

[@DirkPlante]

Maak die ding net man! Hou op worry oor die ui! Dis baie lekker.

[@ajl1973]

@@DirkPlante yep!

[@ivansk9621]

I felt the same - it was hypnotic watching them!

[@therealpaincake]

This looks amazing. I'm a vegetarian though.. however, I've made "meat"loafs before so I think I will try something along those lines. Really want to taste the S. Africa flavors!

[@CraftyZA]

And served on yellow tastic rice with some more tumeric. Fresh leaves from a lemon tree works well on top I Usually add afterwards. Also, i add my sultanas in the rice, not the bobotie. I make this once a month.

[@ChilliChump]

Tastic rice is great! It's funny how you hold onto the tastes of your childhood. There is a massive market in the UK for South African goods. There are a few South African shops around where I live. Things like Big Korn Bites, fizzers, monkey gland sauce (a recipe video I am doing at the moment actually!)

[@kev6294]

Love this channel, that looked amazing to

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you Kevin!

[@rbid]

Now I understand from where is your accent, and the addiction to piri piri. (I have some family that come from South Africa)

[@KatWilton]

This looks REALLY good! I'll have to hit Amazon for the sultanas and the chutney, though. ;-)

[@Asgard2208]

Looks really good! May I suggest that you put the ingredient list in the Show More section, as then it's easy to copy and print. Just a thought.

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Paul, I do that with many of my recipes. But I wrote a recipe book and the recipes that are in there I don't usually put in the description. Www.chillichump.com/shop in case you are interested.

[@farmerbob4554]

Wow! What a beautiful recipe. You can see the blend of British, North African and Indian influences. On a totally unrelated subject have you ever made chili powder out of the varieties you grow? I leave some on the plant to ripen, pull the plant and sun-dry. After completely dry I grind in a spice grinder and sieve to get a uniform, fine powder. Some peppers yield interesting powders. Shishito powder is intensely sweet and fruity and can be blended with hotter varieties to tame them and add flavor.

[@ChilliChump]

It is really tasty! With regards to powders, I do make them each year. Unfortunately I can't sub dry them, but I have a few other methods. This year I will be making some spice mixes with my dried peppers. I have a Cajun style spice video coming up soon in fact!

[@paulkerrison3342]

I've never heard of this before but I will give it a try for sure. I'm not a fan of raisins and sultanas myself either but I like to stick to original recipes first time around and then after I have a taste baseline I tend to experiment and try adding different ingredients. Now I need to raid the fridge, you made me hungry.

[@milliemoo8207]

I’m with you not a fan of either raisins or sultans, instead I use chopped dried apricots. 😋🇬🇧

[@rhodastevens6578]

Best one everrrrr😆😆

[@tonzcat4182]

Love bobotie, think I must get one into the over again

[@geniusauto]

What's the blue stuff you put in at 4:30 ?

[@ChilliChump]

Blue? It is salt. You can see it referenced at 2:34 with the bay leaves.

[@cocopufer5667]

ima get that book!

[@annelienmoffat6079]

Thank you,it looks yummy,going to try it soon,can I add nuts in and if which kind would you recommend?

[@ChilliChump]

I guess you could add nuts if you wanted. Maybe crushed almonds

[@gapey]

I've never heard of this dish or a few of the ingredients. I wonder how easily they can be found in the US.

[@ChilliChump]

Most ingredients should be available. I think the sultanas are known as golden raisins in the US

[@babs591]

I’m from Durban living in the uk and have never tasted babotie. Brought up with curry this looks very wrong with raisins and apricot jam. However I need to make this cos I come across a lot of SA that talk about it… and since I’m always cooking and braaing I feel I need to explore this dish. I will update on my experience.🥰

[@ChilliChump]

This is one of the only dishes where I don't mind raisins in it!

[@Iduun9]

Is there a reason why you rather "boil" the mince with the rest of the spices? Traditionally from my experience you would sear the mince then add after to get but more crust som let the flavors penetrate in the oven

[@ErtOzk]

Hi! Today i open up my fermanted hot souce after 3 weeks later and i found out that it smells like pickle. There is no any other sign of bad things but it so much smells like pickle juice. I made my first souce 3 months ago and it never smells like that smells almost like tabasco. But this time it mostly smells like pickle. What do i need to do? I taste it and it tastes amazing and very hot. Also i taste a little bit of vodka. Is it normal?

[@mdugan1990]

Sort of looks like a spicy meaty casserole. Never heard of Sultanas in the US, my research says they're called Golden Raisins here. Though they don't really look like what your showing in the video. I'll have to keep an eye out for them next time

[@Stikker021]

Golden raisins sound about right. The sultanas here in South Africa are almost yellow in colour. 👍

[@nickyvos6997]

Yes, I think he is a bit confused because sultanas are yellow...he put raisins in the bobotie and not sultanas

[@ChilliChump]

They were definitely sultanas

[@garydyke1]

fresh bay leaves work ?

[@ChilliChump]

For sure! I would use half the amount though. Fresh bay leaves are more potent than dried

[@garydyke1]

@@ChilliChump I only mentioned it as Bay trees / bushes are abundant , fresh is best

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

I love that,i'm going to do,but sorry i have to leave out the sultanas !!!

[@ChilliChump]

I don't like raisins or sultanas....but seriously, this dish is great with them!

[@theborgster8497]

Nou gaan ons VREET!!! I know it's a family recipe but try finely grating a small green apple into the mix

[@stefanfrisk9598]

Ah, south african - finally I got the answer for that accent. I have a south african co-worker always going on about how theres no good chillies in Sweden. :D

[@david_reynolds3660]

What is mince?

[@ChilliChump]

Minced beef /ground beef

[@james1795]

Hamburger.

[@auldashy]

Is beef mince the same as ground beef?

[@ChilliChump]

Yes it's the same thing

[@auldashy]

@@ChilliChump Excellent! Thanks so much. I think I'm gonna try this one. New subscriber here, BTW!

[@ChilliChump]

@@auldashy welcome to my channel!

[@auldashy]

@@ChilliChump Thank you my friend. :)

[@outlawfpv1551]

Hi CC. Will you ship cook books back to ZA??

[@ChilliChump]

I will be Jacques!

[@426superbee4]

Dabgumit i can't fine all those ingredients > my friends are enjoying my Chicken Lo Mein wraps There really AWESOME all is needed is to make chicken lo mein with noodles or use left over lo mein with noodles, put some diced up green chili peppers in it, warm it all up in the micro wave 3 min, Then spray Pam on the grill, SLAP A WET FLOUR TORTILLA on the grill watch for it to bubble Flip it add the lo mein with the green chili peppers LET the tortilla bubble . Then Slide it off the grill into a plate> fold it and slice it up! the flour tortilla act as a bigger noodle! The green chili peppers! make it AWESOME with the taste of Chicken Lo Mein with noodle in it YUM

[@DirkPlante]

Lyk lekker! I usually add some almond flakes...

[@ChilliChump]

Dankie! That sounds like a good idea! I think I may have had it with almond flakes at a friend's house at some point. Going to give that a try

[@DirkPlante]

@@ChilliChump it is traditional in the Cape. I am making bobotie as we speak, inspired by your video. Keep them coming please my man! The SA influence is tops! You rock.

[@ChilliChump]

@@DirkPlante thanks boet! Hope your bobotie turns out well!

[@DirkPlante]

I went to 3 stores in my area and could not find Sultanas. Bought raisins. Even Spar's Safari section... they used to be all over. So ja, dis nou maar rosyntjies in my bobotie. Lekker aand, ek geniet jou videos baie!

[@DirkPlante]

Dis moer lekker!

[@willemhorn7583]

I'm doing your recipe now

[@ChilliChump]

Let me know what you think! I may make it myself this week too actually!

[@ThePaul555]

I thought it said spicy bootie when I first clicked lol

[@ChilliChump]

Lol...that title would bring in the views, and angry comments

[@GoogleUser-vu2ej]

Don't know how to pronounce what the what you just made it looks like a mincemeat pie that is what we call it in America I don't know if that is the exact same thing you just made so if it is not I apologize for that but it looked very good as always I love your videos thanks for sharing

[@ChilliChump]

It quite different from a normal mince meat pie. The tangy and spicy flavours really make a difference. Give it a try one day! It's delicious

[@w4ame]

Chillichump I have a friend from South Africa that introduced this American to bobotie. I was looking for recipes to use with whitetail deer. Bobotie is great, though my recipe had garum masala in it. I look forward to trying your recipe.

[@ChilliChump]

@@w4ame let me know how you like it! I have used my homemade garam masala for this before. I prefer the Madras.

[@Chris-op7yt]

no raisin to insult dried grapes. dried currants for a more tart taste

[@dalelicious_eatscrunchy9413]

Thank you for the recipe, I will make it in my Kamado Joe smoker. I will smoke it with cherry wood .

[@gavinisaacs2724]

South African Malay dish !

[@JNS1975ZA]

The uncooked onions stuck against the pot is really messing with my OCD 🤨

[@WiseSloth1978]

I don’t know… I like the butter but where is the cumin, coreander and tumeric 😟

[@ChilliChump]

There is all that in there. Madras chilli paste has those ingredients and more. You can make the paste yourself, or buy it to make it quicker and easier

[@Seignil]

I get slight Gordon Ramsy vibse from your voice

[@tonymatthew9659]

as always different subject .... of all the peppers you grew this last season are there any you wouldnt grow and why ... what would you include instead ? in your very educated opinion what are the most flavourful but also not too hot peppers ,,, i prefer spicy and flavour to hot ... I love my pepperdews ... btw you gonna show all these "foreigners" what a Bunny Chow and koeksisters are ? ;-)

[@ChilliChump]

Love a bunny chow! I will get to that I am sure! Regarding the pepper question...I will be doing a long episode at the back end of this year talking through what I will be growing next year and what I won't be growing again. But if you want a flavourful, somewhat spicy pepper...you can't go wrong with a cayenne. One of my favourites!

[@tonymatthew9659]

@@ChilliChump cool thanks ... today is seed planting day ... got cayenne and tabasco plus a list of others ...

[@FurryManPeach]

imagine doing this with brisket burnt ends!!

[@ChilliChump]

Now I want to try that...sounds tasty!

[@omarornhauksson8767]

Those are some old ass bay leaves. Dish looks very tasty.

[@ChilliChump]

They are dried, I don't have access to fresh...bought them the day before.

[@JustOneAsbesto]

Might be easier if you move the casserole to the oven before you pour the eggs in.

[@ChilliChump]

True...but that would mean setting up my lights etc for filming. Not ideal. Need an oven in my studio

[@alch3myau]

*triggered!* .. Isnt scraping down the sides where all that onion at the top is

[@vansvandermerwe]

lyk mooi maar nie reg gaar nie ne

[@ChilliChump]

How do you mean? This is how my family make bobotie. There are plenty ways to do it

[@vansvandermerwe]

nee boet wat maak jy

[@ChilliChump]

?

[@outlawfpv1551]

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[@LordThree]

Why not leave OUT THE F’ING SWEETNESS. SWEET THINGS ARE AWFUL

[@ChilliChump]

Because this is how this traditional recipe goes. I personally avoid sugar etc in as much as possible....but some things are unavoidable.

[@LordThree]

@@ChilliChump maybe make your own recipe? I try and stay away from fermenting anything but I certainly would avoid any sugar (I’d prolly include lime juice and stuff but no actual sugar)

[@tikkidaddy]

Damn CC dat looks good😂