Description
A Durban street food classic! Spicy lamb curry served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf fresh bread
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3cm piece of ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 lbs (1 kg) stewing lamb (deboned if preferred)
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 2 tbsp garam masala (hot)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp sugar
- 25 fl oz (750 ml) water or chicken stock
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- Salt
Instructions
Prepare the Curry
- In a large pot, fry the onions, garlic, chili, and ginger until soft and fragrant.
- Add the lamb and brown in the pan for 3-5 minutes.
- Add all the spices and stir to coat the lamb. Fry for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sugar. Stir to coat the lamb.
- Add enough water to just cover the lamb. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and more water if necessary. Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the lamb is soft.
Prepare the Bread
- Slice the loaf of bread into quarters. Hollow out each piece, leaving a bit of bread at the bottom to hold the curry.
Assemble the Bunny Chow
- Spoon the curry into the hollowed-out bread pieces.
- Place the chunk of bread you scooped out on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the lamb in the spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don’t have stewing lamb, you can substitute with lamb shoulder or leg, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Leftover Bunny Chow can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bunny chow
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 100