For a good homemade Durban lamb bunny chow, the aim is straightforward: a well-spiced, tender lamb curry with soft potatoes and a thick gravy, all contained in a loaf of fresh white bread.

A lamb bunny chow recipe is worth having on hand when you want to make one of South Africa's most recognisable meals at home.

The Durban favourite has travelled well beyond KwaZulu-Natal, but its identity remains closely tied to the city.

A hollowed-out loaf of white bread is filled with curry, with lamb, mutton, chicken, beans and vegetable versions all found on menus around the country.

Lamb is a particularly popular choice, and a good lamb bunny needs a curry with enough gravy to soak into the bread without turning it into a soggy mess.