Bobotie as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Bobotie is absolutely in that category. The spiced and savoury quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. dried biltong does work that no substitute can replicate.

the braai is a cross-cultural South African institution that transcends racial and social divides. There's something about the a shebeen township tavern context that reinforces the comfort effect. Castle Lager alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.