Bobotie-inspired Quesadilla Fold Overs with an Avo Dip & Spicy Mango Atchar 

We’re putting a mouthwatering spin on a South African Classic with Shawn Godfrey, @theroasteddad. He’s transforming the beloved Bobotie into an irresistible Quesadilla Fold Over.

Recipe by Shawn Godrey, The Roasted Dad https://theroasteddad.com/

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 large whole wheat wraps
  • 30ml olive oil
  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 40-50g bobotie spice mix
  • 100g raisins
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 4 cups of grated cumin cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

to make the dip

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 200g soft feta cheese

For the Spicy Black Bean, Corn, and Mango Atchar Side

  • 1 tin of black beans
  • 1/2 cup Mango Atchar
  • 4 mielies
  • 20g coriander
  • 1 whole lemon

How To Make Bobotie Quesadilla

  1. How to make the Fold Over: Soak the raisins in warm water for one hour until soft.
    Dice one large onion finely and fry in some olive oil until golden. Add bobotie spice mix spices until fragrant. Add the mince to the pan until cooked. Don’t cook the mince too long – you don’t want to dry it out. Add the softened raisins to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until any liquid has evaporated.  Slice the medium red onion. Now it’s time to assemble your wrap. Cover only one half of the wrap, start with a layer of grated cumin cheese, then add the bobotie mince mix, the red onion slices and then cheese again. Leave the other half of the wrap without toppings. Fold the wrap over to make a pocket. Place your bobotie-inspired quesadilla fold overs into the Everdure pizza oven on low heat for 10 minutes or until golden.
  2. How to make the Whipped Feta & Avo Dip: Cut open the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the avocado flesh out and into a blender and add the feta. Blend on high for 6-8 minutes or until smooth. If the Whipped Feta & Avo Dip does not go smooth, you can add a dash of milk. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  3. How to make the Spicy Black Bean, Corn and Mango Atchar Side: Par boil the mielies, then char the corn in the Everdure oven and cut off the kernels. Drain the beans and add to a serving bowl. Add chopped coriander. Squeeze and zest the lemon and add to the dish.  Add the corn, season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and mix.