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South African Curried Beef Gratin
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* 2 Tb pine nuts, almonds or,
- slivered cashews
* 1 med onion, finely chopped
* 1 Tb canola (or sunflower oil)
* 2 lb lean beef, ground
* 1 ts salt
* 20 grinds black pepper
* 1 Tb indian curry paste
- or 2 ts curry powder
* 3 Tb apricot preserves,
- OR mango chutney
* 2 Tb fresh lemon juice
Custard Mixture --------
* 3 large eggs
* 1 1/3 c coconut milk, canned
* 1 ts salt
* 2 ts soy sauce
* 1/2 ts paprika
* 1 pn chili powder
* 10 grinds black pepper
* 2 bay leaves
Preparation
Preheat oven to 175C (350F). In heavy-based skillet, toast nuts over moderate heat, tossing frequently, until they smell toasty, about 3 minutes.
In large skillet over moderate heat, heat oil and cook onion, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and fry, stirring once or twice, until well-browned, about 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, curry, preserves and lemon juice. Cook gently for 5 minutes, then stir in the toasted nuts.
Transfer to casserole or small gratin dish, and keep warm while you make the topping.
Custard Mixture: In bowl, whisk eggs with coconut milk. Add salt, soy sauce, paprika, chili powder and black pepper. Mix well, then pour custard (it will be thin) evenly over meat mixture. Arrange bay leaves on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, until top has set and is golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving with rice and a green vegetable.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.