Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bobotie special

What sets Bobotie apart is the handling of Mrs Ball's chutney. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet-tangy from chutney result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia. The a weekend braai atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Amarula cream liqueur as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bobotie is the place to start.