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Bunny Chow
South Africa
Created in 1940s Durban by Indian Muslim workers who couldn't eat in whites-only restaurants. Now beloved nationally.
Durban's iconic street food — a hollowed loaf of white bread filled with curry. Created by the Indian community of Durban, now eaten across South Africa.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
375 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
4quarter loaves of white bread
600glamb or chicken curry, cooked
fresh chilli and corianderto garnish
Method
1
Cook curry until rich and thick.
2
Cut the top off each bread loaf. Hollow out the inside.
3
Fill with hot curry. Replace the bread top.
4
Serve with the scooped bread alongside for dipping.
Chef's Tip
The bread absorbs the curry as you eat — the final pieces are the best.
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