South African Bobotie

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1. 1Step 1: Remove the crusts and soak the bread in the milk.
2. 2Step 2: Heat the oil and butter in a large pan and fry the onions and garlic.
3. 3Step 3: When the onions soften, add the curry powder, salt, chutney, jam, Worcester sauce, turmeric and vinegar. Mix well.
4. 4Step 4: Drain, mash bread and reserve the milk.
5. 5Step 5: Add the bread to the pan together with the meat and sultanas.
6. 6Step 6: Cook over a low heat, stirring, and when meat begins to turn brown, remove from heat.
7. 7Step 7: Add 1 beaten egg, mix well, then spoon into a greased 12 x 16 in baking dish and level the top.
8. 8Step 8: Beat the remaining eggs with the reserved milk (you should have about 10 fl oz) and the salt and turmeric.
9. 9Step 9: Pour over the liquid over the meat mixture and put a few bay leaves on top.
10. 10Step 10: Stand dish in a larger pan of water. This is important to prevent drying out.
11. 11Step 11: Bake the bobotie uncovered at 350 F, gas 4, for 1 hour or until set.
12. 12Step 12: Serve it with rice, coconut, chutney, nuts and bananas.