Bunny chow (South African curry in a hollowed-out loaf)

Bunny chow is a South African street food from the city of Durban: a bread loaf hollowed out and filled with a spiced curry ragout. It was invented by South Africa's Indian community, and is now a favourite nationwide, as it's quick, filling, and needs no cutlery.

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Method

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1. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil, add the curry powder and garam masala, and fry briefly.
2. Add the chicken, and brown it all over.
3. Add the potato, blended tomatoes and water, and season with salt.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken and potato are tender and the sauce has thickened. ⏱ Timer: 25 min
5. Cut the top off the loaves, and hollow out a little of the inside to make a cavity.
6. Fill the hollowed loaves with the curry, sprinkle with fresh coriander, and serve with the scooped-out bread for dipping.

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Tips

• Don't throw away the bread scooped from the loaf's centre, as it's used for dipping into the curry.
• Cook the ragout on the thicker side, as a runny sauce will soak into and break down the bread.
• Beef or chickpeas can be used instead of chicken.
• Best fresh, in a still-warm loaf, as the warmed bread stays crisp.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it served in bread?

By tradition, Durban's Indian labourers wanted a portable lunch that could be eaten without cutlery, and the hollowed loaf turned out to be the perfect bowl.

Can it be made vegetarian?

Yes, with chickpeas and extra vegetables, using vegetable stock, it makes just as good a curry filling.

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