tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post3413260515831150817..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Cooking School: South African BobotieMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-60408975088885122552013-10-16T17:45:30.882+02:002013-10-16T17:45:30.882+02:00Uhmmmm, I haven't cooked Bobotie for many, man...Uhmmmm, I haven't cooked Bobotie for many, many years....time to make it again! Your version sounds delicious, had never used almonds or apricots when I cooked it, but I like the idea! The photos are brilliant too.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-76035342689524057502010-05-26T13:13:16.822+02:002010-05-26T13:13:16.822+02:00Thank you for hosting this wonderful mingle. Your ...Thank you for hosting this wonderful mingle. Your Bobotie looks amazing. You are quite lucky to get such a fab goodie bag.<br /> I enjoyed reading all of the recipes and finding new and fantastic blogs that I hadn't previously heard of. I look forward to June.<br />My blog celebrated Africa Day with a collection of recipes from across the continent. I would love your thoughts. http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-42232239558933574992010-05-21T17:40:57.592+02:002010-05-21T17:40:57.592+02:00Hello.
Just came across your blog and am greatly ...Hello. <br />Just came across your blog and am greatly intrigued.<br />One point in this article pique my curosity.You have capitilize all the races; Khoekhoen. Malay,the Dutch, the Europeans etc.. but when you mention the black people - it is not . Why? Are they lesser than the other and do not deserve the same grammtical reverence?<br />To me the Khoekhoen, bush people are indeed Black /Brown Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925405437585931823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-17137200725596446802010-05-19T20:40:37.123+02:002010-05-19T20:40:37.123+02:00I liked it very much..great photos..I liked it very much..great photos..Süt Dilimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534286610062278624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-28065637198791534382010-05-11T07:17:11.361+02:002010-05-11T07:17:11.361+02:00Bobobtie is reall great. honestly, I can eat every...Bobobtie is reall great. honestly, I can eat everyday with that. LOLbigjobsboardhttp://www.bigjobsboard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-43420561248231827872010-05-07T10:00:54.356+02:002010-05-07T10:00:54.356+02:00Meeta, thank You for the excellent recipe!
I made ...Meeta, thank You for the excellent recipe!<br />I made this dish for dinner. Yummy!<br />http://mojakuchniawirlandii.blogspot.com/2010/05/south-african-bobotie.htmlEve.eirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722832156096827226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-34553187134867457772010-05-06T16:50:36.482+02:002010-05-06T16:50:36.482+02:00Lovely recipe Meeta! Will surely give it a try. Do...Lovely recipe Meeta! Will surely give it a try. Do join my green gourmet event that I am hosting in my blog. Will love to indulge in your green recipes :)Preeti Kashyaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282393421124534245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71422991669913591952010-05-06T15:49:17.730+02:002010-05-06T15:49:17.730+02:00Wow, you have a stunning blog!! Beautiful photos a...Wow, you have a stunning blog!! Beautiful photos and wonderful recipes!! From PinkPolkaDotPinkPolkaDothttp://blogs.food24.com/pinkpolkadotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-58728766471152579952010-05-06T10:42:57.410+02:002010-05-06T10:42:57.410+02:00Stunning - thanks for sharing our beautiful countr...Stunning - thanks for sharing our beautiful country with the blogging world.Homemade Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057023477235437450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70205011015575372222010-05-05T21:25:07.101+02:002010-05-05T21:25:07.101+02:00I love the history lesson, Meeta! :-) I never ceas...I love the history lesson, Meeta! :-) I never cease to be amazed how some good (amazing food) comes out of even horrible things like slavery. What a beautiful dish. :-) The chutney would be perfect with it!!Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83748431030555819532010-05-05T19:11:29.692+02:002010-05-05T19:11:29.692+02:00wonderful, interesting and informative post. i...wonderful, interesting and informative post. i'm so very hungry now. <br /><br />paz (going to look for something to eat)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-76994188191672569612010-05-05T18:23:02.562+02:002010-05-05T18:23:02.562+02:00Thank you all so much for all your comments and fe...Thank you all so much for all your comments and feedback and so glad you are enjoying the recipe. <br /><br />Charlene - thanks for your feedback on this. No this is not a traditional Bobotie but I never said that but all the recipes on my blog are my own interpretations unless otherwise stated. Most of my readers know that. I would not exactly call it haute cuisine in any sense. This recipe is Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-87082471759615702872010-05-05T18:13:55.412+02:002010-05-05T18:13:55.412+02:00Bobotie really shouldn't be fiery at all - it&...Bobotie really shouldn't be fiery at all - it's a mellow, fragrant dish. We never use garam masala; just cinnamon, turmeric and enough mild curry powder to scent it. Even though mango chutney was certainly endemic growing up, the choice was generally either apricot chutney or apricot jam. I've also never known anyone to use garlic or mixed herbs. We do start with sauteed chopped Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083192525537365410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70638400960452414152010-05-05T17:25:17.529+02:002010-05-05T17:25:17.529+02:00Wow, this looks good! I've been considering So...Wow, this looks good! I've been considering South African cuisine myself lately - since the World Cup is coming so soon! Love this dish, will definitely have to try it.Tasty Eats At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073984731642037393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-29698163254648801882010-05-05T12:39:17.060+02:002010-05-05T12:39:17.060+02:00Bobotie is divine! if only my South African Husban...Bobotie is divine! if only my South African Husband would agree! I have never put Garam Masala in mine....and we usually have it served with plain rice with sliced banana at my Mother-In-Laws!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-13084268118353588132010-05-05T12:36:47.916+02:002010-05-05T12:36:47.916+02:00I made bobotie a couple of years ago, and it was a...I made bobotie a couple of years ago, and it was a favorite on our menu for awhile, but I had forgotten it until this post- thanks for reminding me of a delicious dish!Deborah Dowdhttp://play-with-food.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-16245122716025684542010-05-05T08:51:43.266+02:002010-05-05T08:51:43.266+02:00one of my favorite foods.... I usually stick a co...one of my favorite foods.... I usually stick a couple of lemon leaves instead of the bay leaves into the babotie before cooking, infuses a wonderful flavor. <br />greetings from Cape Town :)Gaby866https://www.blogger.com/profile/10728898520085992993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-10941948458787382212010-05-05T04:58:32.420+02:002010-05-05T04:58:32.420+02:00Fantastic -- I've heard of bobotie but never k...Fantastic -- I've heard of bobotie but never knew exactly what it is! I'm so thrilled to have this recipe, especially as it uses some of my favorite spices from my spice rack.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-30137675124106634452010-05-05T02:06:26.966+02:002010-05-05T02:06:26.966+02:00It looks like pie!yumm!
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...Hello Meeta...first time on your foodie platform.<br />I have yet to cook anything South African.<br />The ingredients seem quite flavourful...I might just give this cuisine a try.<br />Thanks for the inspiration.<br />Flavourful wishes, ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-23298049242963738232010-05-04T22:30:45.444+02:002010-05-04T22:30:45.444+02:00Ho, ho! If I got a package like you, there would b...Ho, ho! If I got a package like you, there would be no sharing either. Probably a lot of closet munching, as my kids are always curious to try something new!<br /><br />My husband would have probably asked the same question too. I have yet to dive into south African food. This sounds delicious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928951941204026730noreply@blogger.com