Durban Bunny Chow (Quarter Loaf Filled with Fragrant Masala Bean or Lamb Curry) – Authentic South Africa Recipe

Ingredients for Durban Bunny Chow (Quarter Loaf Filled with Fragrant Masala Bean or Lamb Curry) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender lamb (or butter bean) and potato cubes in rich Durban masala gravy, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups hollowed crusty white bread loaf, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup carrot-chili sambal salad
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Durban red curry masala
• 1.5 tbsp traditional South Africa seasoning (curry leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, ginger, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender lamb (or butter bean) and potato cubes in rich Durban masala gravy for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, Durban red curry masala, and curry leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, ginger, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add hollowed crusty white bread loaf and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in carrot-chili sambal salad right before serving warm.