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Bunny Chow

↳ from Durban, South Africa

Created by Durban's Indian community.

History

Bunny chow comes from Durban, South Africa, created by Indian labourers in the 1940s who needed a way to carry curry to work. A hollowed-out loaf holds the curry.

Why it exists

The bread acts as a container and keeps the curry hot for the field.

Ingredients

  • White bread loaf
  • Chicken, mutton or beans
  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Curry powder
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Potato

How it's made

  1. Cook a thick curry with potatoes
  2. Cut a quarter or half loaf and scoop out the centre
  3. Fill with the curry
  4. Top with the removed bread
  5. Eat by hand with pickles
how to eat it

Serve & eat

By hand.

Ratings & notes

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