Bunny Chow Recipe
A traditional South African dish that consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry.
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Ingredients
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For the Bunny Chow
Method
Preparation of Bunny Chow
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Using a serrated knife, carefully slice off the top of the loaf of bread to create a lid. Hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving about 1 inch of bread on the sides and bottom. Set aside the bread you removed for later use.
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic and Ginger
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Spices and Tomatoes
Sprinkle in the curry powder and stir well to coat the onions. Pour in the canned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to bubble and thicken.
- 5
Add Chickpeas and Broth
Add the drained chickpeas and vegetable broth to the mixture, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 6
Assemble the Bunny Chow
Spoon the curry filling into the hollowed-out bread loaf until it's generously filled. Place the lid on top of the bread.
- 7
Serve
Garnish the Bunny Chow with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with the reserved bread pieces on the side for dipping.