It is a curry-in-a-loaf, and the loaf is functional: you hollow out a half-loaf and the crumb walls have to be sturdy enough to hold a wet curry without collapsing, so a dense white bread works where an airy one turns to mush. The curry itself is a proper long-simmered Durban curry, thick enough to sit in the bread rather than run through it.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineSouth African
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4servings
White bread loaf
A dense, sturdy unsliced loaf, halved and hollowed. It has to hold a wet curry.
Can you make Bunny Chow in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert
Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.
Can you freeze Bunny Chow? — Yes
Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.
Can you make Bunny Chow ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Is Bunny Chow gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
Is Bunny Chow vegan? — No
No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.
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