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PART 1: Bobotie (Spiced Meat Casserole with Egg Custard) Ingredients: For the Meat Filling: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs (900g) ground beef or lamb 1 slice white bread, crusts removed, soaked in ¼ cup milk and mashed 2 tablespoons curry powder (mild or medium, to taste) 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fruit chutney (like Mrs. Ball’s) or apricot jam 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ½ cup raisins or sultanas ¼ cup slivered almonds (optional) 2 eggs, lightly beaten (1 for meat, 1 for custard) 2–3 bay leaves For the Egg Custard Topping: 1 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten Pinch of salt and turmeric Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices (curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin) and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Stir in mashed milk-soaked bread, chutney, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, raisins, salt, pepper, and slivered almonds if using. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in 1 beaten egg to help bind the mixture. Step 2: Bake the Bobotie Transfer meat mixture to a greased 9x13-inch (or similar) baking dish. Press down and smooth the top. Place bay leaves decoratively on top. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 egg, pinch of salt, and a pinch of turmeric. Pour the custard gently over the meat layer. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the custard is set and golden brown. PART 2: Traditional South African Yellow Rice Ingredients: 1 cup basmati or long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons raisins 1 tablespoon butter Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar (for a slightly sweet note) Instructions: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring water, cinnamon stick, turmeric, salt, and raisins to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 1 tablespoon butter (and sugar, if using).