
Bunny Chow
A South African street food featuring a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with spicy curry.
20 mins
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of unsliced white bread
- 500g chicken or lamb, cubed
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Prepare the bread: Cut the loaf of bread into quarters. Hollow out the center of each quarter, leaving about 1 cm of bread inside. Set aside the removed bread for dipping.
Cook the base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Add spices: Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Brown the meat: Add the cubed chicken or lamb to the pot. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
Simmer the curry: Add diced tomatoes, potatoes, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Assemble the Bunny Chow: Spoon the hot curry into the hollowed-out bread quarters. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with the reserved bread pieces for dipping.
Chef's Tips
- Bread Choice: Use a sturdy bread like a round loaf or sourdough to hold the curry without getting soggy too quickly.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute meat with chickpeas or lentils for a delicious vegetarian version.
- Spice Level: Adjust the number of green chilies to control the heat level of the curry.
- Make Ahead: The curry can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of sambals (chopped tomatoes, onions, and chilies) for added freshness.