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Beef Curry Bunny Chow

Cultural Context

Originating from the Indian community in South Africa, Bunny Chow is a unique street food that combines Indian curry with a hollowed-out loaf of bread. Traditionally served as a quick meal for laborers, it has become a beloved dish across various cultures in South Africa. Today, Bunny Chow is enjoyed in numerous variations, with different types of curries and breads, reflecting the diverse culinary landscape of the country.

South AfricanZAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon American rub
1 tablespoon mother-in-law Masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup red onions
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons hot curry powder
2 tablespoons mild curry powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon gochujang paste
1 chicken stock cube
1 lb baby potatoes
1 unsliced bread loaf
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup parsley
1 cup red onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, evaporated milk is usually cheaper.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade mixes can be healthier and tailored to taste.

bread loaf

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain adds fiber and stale bread can be used to reduce waste.

1

Marinate the beef with garam masala, American rub, mother-in-law Masala, salt, and Greek yogurt for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

2

In a pan, add a whole lot of butter and heat it up.

3

Add sliced red onions and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until translucent.

4

Add bay leaves, chopped garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds, and sauté for 5-8 minutes on medium low heat.

5

Season the onions with hot curry powder and mild curry powder, sauté for another 5 minutes.

6

Add tomato paste and gochujang paste, sauté for another 3-5 minutes until it becomes sticky and pasty.

7

Add hot water to loosen the paste and cook until it becomes dry again.

8

Add the marinated beef to the pan and let it sit on one side to caramelize for about 6-10 minutes.

9

Mix the beef with the onions and spices, frying for a total of 20 minutes on medium low heat.

10

Add a chicken stock Cube and hot water to the pan, bring to a simmer, and cover to cook for 1-1.5 hours.

11

Add baby potatoes and simmer for another 20-25 minutes until soft.

12

Cut unsliced bread in half and make deep incisions into the bread without cutting too deep.

13

Toast the bread on all sides with margarine for a crispy texture.

14

Fill the toasted bread with the beef curry, ensuring sauce drips from the sides.

15

Garnish with fresh chopped red onions and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmeringgarnishing

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardspoonladle

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

Bunny ChowBunnyCurry Bunny

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