Lamb bunny chow
South African lamb curry served in hollowed white bread, here in individual rolls.
Bunny chow originated in Durban’s Indian community and pairs curry with hollowed white bread used as a container. This lamb version follows the documented small-roll variation.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Mini bread rolls
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Sesame
Mini bread rolls
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Lupin
Mini bread rolls
Ingredients without verified allergen data 16
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Cooked shredded lamb, Oil, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Fresh ginger, Curry powder, Green chili pepper, Turmeric, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Bay leaf, Cardamom pod, Tomato, Coconut milk, Fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Make the aromatic base
Put the oil, onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, and cardamom in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the onion looks glossy and begins to soften.
Ready to continue when: The onion looks glossy and is beginning to soften.
- 02
Add the lamb and spices
Add the shredded lamb, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir until the meat is well combined with the aromatic base.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is evenly coated with the spices.
- 03
Cook the curry
Add the tomato, chilli, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The sauce has thickened and the lamb is tender.
60 min - 04
Prepare the bread and serve
Cut the top off each roll and remove some of the crumb without piercing the base or sides. Fill each roll with curry and finish with chopped fresh coriander.
Ready to continue when: Each roll has a firm base and holds curry, with coriander scattered on top.
Ingredients
Sources and review
Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:
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- Bunny Chow, el bocadillo de cordero con curry presentado en un cuenco de pan mas famoso de la cocina Sudáfricana - Cocina y Aficiones www.cocinayaficiones.com/bunny-chow-bocadillo-curry/
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.