Traditional South African Bobotie – Spiced Meat with Egg Custard

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices white bread, soaked in 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp chutney (e.g., Mrs. Ball’s or mango chutney)
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp raisins or sultanas
• 1 tbsp apricot jam (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp oil or butter for frying
• 1 egg (beaten, to mix into the filling)
• For the custard topping:
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• A few bay leaves for garnish