Fish Bobotie

Ingredients

White fish fillets

500g, such as hake or cod

Bread

2 slices, preferably white or whole wheat

Milk

1 cup, divided

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Eggs

2, beaten

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Turmeric

1 teaspoon

Curry powder

2 teaspoons

Bay leaves

2, for garnish

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Olive oil

1 tablespoon, for sautéing

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Soak the bread in half the milk (1/2 cup) and set aside for about 10 minutes until soft.
3. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the curry powder and turmeric to the pan, stirring for an additional minute to release their aromas.
5. Gently add the fish fillets, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Squeeze out the excess milk from the soaked bread and crumble it into the fish mixture, combining well.
7. Spread the fish and bread mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
8. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs with the remaining milk (1/2 cup) and pour this custard mixture over the fish layer. Place the bay leaves on top to infuse additional flavor as it bakes.
9. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!