📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease that baking dish—you don't want your delicious Bobotie sticking!
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, salt, and pepper. Give it a really good mix; you want all those spices to be evenly distributed.
3. If you're using a blender or food processor, whiz up the apricots, raisins, and spices into a smooth paste. Otherwise, finely chop them by hand. It’s a bit of a workout, but worth it!
4. Add the chopped or blended fruit mixture to the meat mixture, along with the egg and a splash of milk. Stir everything until it's all nicely combined. Make sure that everything is evenly mixed so you don’t get random pockets of spice or fruit.
5. Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. We want that even browning, you know?
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, and brown sugar to make the glaze. Once it’s all mixed together pour this over the meat mixture.
7. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this evenly over the top of the Bobotie. I like to pat it down gently, but that's just my thing.
8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the Bobotie is heated through. Use a toothpick or knife to check if it’s ready. Insert it in the center and make sure it comes out clean; if not, let it bake for a while longer.
9. Let the Bobotie cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to slice. If you're impatient like me, a quick 5 minutes will do too!