TL;DR
Non-stick bobotie works if the coating is rated to ≥220°C and the handles are oven-safe. Most SA non-stick pans have Bakelite handles (oven-limit ~180°C) — borderline for bobotie. Skip non-stick for bobotie; use aluminium or SS instead.
Why Bobotie Doesn’t Need Non-Stick
The egg-custard top is the part that "sticks" — but you want it adhered to the dish so it holds together in slices. Non-stick coating actually works against this: a non-stick dish tends to release the bottom mince layer too easily → bobotie slumps in the dish.
When Non-Stick Helps vs Hurts
Helps: Cleaning is faster; lower-temp recipes (160°C) are coating-safe.
Hurts: Traditional egg-custard top doesn’t bind evenly on coated surface. High-temp finish (>200°C) degrades coating. Crispy top needs surface texture that non-stick lacks.
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