Bunny Chow
Discover the authentic taste of Bunny Chow – a hearty curry served in a bread loaf, perfect for food lovers craving bold flavors
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A South African street-food classic: spicy curry ladled into a hollowed-out bread loaf, creating a comforting, edible bowl.
🥕 Ingredients
- 1 large white bread loaf (about 800 g / 1.75 lbs)
- 500 g / 1 lb boneless lamb, chicken, or beef cubes
- 2 medium onions (300 g / 10.5 oz), finely chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes (400 g / 14 oz), diced
- 2 medium potatoes (300 g / 10.5 oz), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (15 g / 0.5 oz)
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated (20 g / 0.7 oz)
- 2 tbsp / 30 g curry powder (mild or hot, to taste)
- 1 tsp / 5 g ground cumin
- 1 tsp / 5 g ground coriander
- 1 tsp / 5 g turmeric powder
- 1 fresh chili, chopped (optional)
- 250 ml / 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 100 ml / ½ cup water (adjust as needed)
- Salt to taste (about 1 tsp / 5 g)
- Fresh cilantro (10 g / 0.35 oz), chopped, for garnish
🔪 Step-by-Step Cooking Instruction
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; toast spices for 30 seconds.
5. Add meat cubes and brown on all sides.
6. Stir in tomatoes and cook until softened.
7. Add potatoes, stock, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
8. Cover and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat and potatoes are tender.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt.
10. Hollow out the bread loaf, removing the soft center while keeping the crust intact.
11. Ladle hot curry into the hollowed bread.
12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. 1/4 loaf with curry)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
💡 Helpful Cooking Tips
- Use day-old bread for sturdier “bowls” that won’t collapse under the curry.
- For vegetarian Bunny Chow, swap meat for chickpeas or lentils.
- Toasting spices before adding liquid enhances depth of flavor.
- Adjust curry heat by varying chili and curry powder levels.
- Serve with the scooped-out bread pieces for dipping.