South African Babootie

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas 5

• step 2

  In a bowl, add just enough milk to the slice of bread to soak.

• step 3

  Fry the onion and mince until browned, and drain off any fat.

• step 4

  Add 1 Egg, the vinegar, raisins, apricots and curry powder to the bowl with the soaked bread.

• step 5

  Add the mince and onion, and mix well.

• step 6

  Pour this mixture into a baking dish, ensuring the top is level.

• step 7

  In a mixing bowl, beat together the other egg, the milk and salt and pepper. Pour this over the top of the mince until covered.

• step 8

  Push bay leaves into the mince if using, and cook for 45 minutes in the oven until topping has solidified.