Bunny Chow - Curried Lamb in Hollowed-out Bread Loaf

Bunny Chow - Curried Lamb in Hollowed-out Bread Loaf

Bunny Chow is a favorite dish in South Africa. The combination of curried meat in a hollowed-out bread loaf was an inspired idea. The dish comes together fairly easily, and guests will be pleasantly surprised by the rich flavors soaking into the bread.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: African, South Africa

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 45

Total Time: 2

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Large Dutch oven with cover or large heavy pot

Ingredients

2 medium Onion, diced
4 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp Ginger, peeled and minced
2 lb ½-inch cubes of beef or lamb shoulder
¼ cup Vegetable oil
28 oz Canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium Sweet potato, peeled and diced
14 oz Can chickpeas, drained (or 1½ cup diced butternut squash)
⅓ cup Fresh coriander,chopped
1 medium Hot chili, chopped
1 Cinnamon stick
1 tsp Fennel seeds, lightly crushed
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp Turmeric
5 Cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1 tbsp ground)
2 tbsp Garam masala (or curry powder)
¼ cup Malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Sugar
3 medium Unsliced white bread loafs, halved and hollowed out

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Instructions

Prepare Curry - Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon, cardamon, bay leaf, and fennel seeds. Heat until it starts to give off an aroma. Stir in onion, turmeric, ginger, chili, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add garam masala or curry powder, dry spices, vinegar, and sugar. Mix well.
Cook Stew - Add pork and salt and mix everything together. Stir in a ¼ cup water, cover and cook 1 hour at medium-low heat. Add in diced potatoes, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Cook another 45 minutes. Check from time to time to be sure it's not to dry. If so, add a little more water. Remove from heat and stir in chopped coriander.
Serve the Bunny - Slice mini-bread loaves in half across the middle. Hollow each out keeping the bottom and sides fairly thick. Scoop curry into each and put on a large platter, and serve.

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