A Dinner Collaboration with Jen Lazzaro

Apple cider vinegar could be swapped out for the malt variety in the recipe below.

Apples, raisins, curry powder and crushed chiles are a few of the unconventional components of South African Malay Style Meatloaf (recipe below).

The meatloaf was dished up with delectable sides courtesy of Jen L., including roasted potatoes and onions, fruity red wine sangria and a farmer's market green salad (not pictured).

SOUTH AFRICAN MALAY MEATLOAF

Proportions and ingredient choices are pretty flexible here. Do however try some variation on the astounding combination of ground meat and fresh and dried fruits tarted up with a splash of vinegar.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly oil an 8 X 8 casserole dish.

Combine in a large bowl and mix very well with your hands: 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey, 2 peeled and chopped apples, 4-5 T. raisins, 2 T. malt vinegar, 1 T. curry powder, 3 T. brown sugar, 1 1/2 T. salt, 1 T. crushed red chiles, 1 t. dried mustard and 1 cup of oat bran.

Place in baking dish and top meat mixture with: 1 cup of milk mixed with two beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Cook until egg topping is completely set and very firm and browned. This may take well over an hour so schedule accordingly. When done, remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm immediately and sliced and cold the following day. Provided you have any leftovers.