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Savory Bobotie Filo Parcels

Delightful parcels combining traditional South African bobotie flavors with a modern filo pastry twist, perfect for cozy meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 parcels
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, South African
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling ingredients
  • 1 slice white bread (soaked in milk)
  • 100 g golden sultanas
  • 60 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 30 g salted butter (for sautéing)
  • 1 medium brown onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium carrot (finely grated)
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp curry powder (medium strength)
  • 1 tsp dried red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 500 g free-range lean beef mince
  • 2 sticks cinnamon (for infusion)
  • 2 tbsp Mrs Ball’s chutney
  • 100 ml chicken stock
  • 50 g almond flour
Pastry and toppings
  • 6 sheets filo pastry
  • 50 g melted butter
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the slice of white bread in milk until it softens, then squeeze out excess liquid and crumble it.
  2. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, carrot, and ginger, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the curry powder, red chilli flakes, ground coriander, turmeric, lemon zest, and juice, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  5. Add the beef mince to the pan, cooking until browned.
  6. Mix in the crumbled bread, sultanas, chutney, chicken stock, and almond flour. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Assembling
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Lay a sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top, brushing it with butter as well.
  3. Place a generous spoonful of the bobotie filling in the center of the pastry. Fold in the sides and roll it up to create a parcel. Repeat this process with the remaining filo and filling.
  4. Brush each parcel with the egg wash, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad or vegetable sides. For dipping, consider mango chutney or yogurt.