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Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers)

South African · Dinner · Medium

Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers)

Total
5 hr
Prep
4 hr 35 min
Serves
4
Calories
430
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Grilled lamb, dried apricots and onion take on a sweet-tart curry marinade, with charred edges and juicy centers on South African skewers.

A cooked onion marinade coats Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers) with curry, vinegar and apricot sweetness before they meet the grill. The fruit softens between the lamb pieces and catches a little smoke at the edges.

Use boneless leg rather than stewing meat for tender skewers. Cool the marinade fully before adding it, and leave small gaps between the pieces so the heat can reach every side.

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Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the sliced onion for until soft. Stir in garlic and curry powder for .

  2. Add vinegar, apricot jam, water, salt and black pepper. Simmer for until syrupy, then cool for .

  3. Coat the lamb leg in the cooled marinade, cover and refrigerate for . Soak the dried apricots in warm water for near the end, then drain.

  4. Heat a grill to medium-high. Thread lamb, drained apricots and onion wedges onto metal skewers, allowing the excess marinade to drip back into the bowl; discard it.

  5. Grill for , turning frequently, until the edges brown and the lamb reaches 145°F. Rest for before serving.

Forkue tips

  • Soft dried apricots can go straight onto the skewers; firmer fruit needs the soak so it does not scorch before the lamb cooks.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate cooked skewers for 3 days. Remove the meat and fruit from the skewers and reheat gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

430Calories
36gProtein
31gCarbs
18gFat

Photo: Ossewa, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped and enhanced)

Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers): FAQ

Can I use chicken for sosaties?

Yes. Boneless chicken thighs hold up well to the marinade and grill. Check the largest piece reaches 165°F before taking the skewers off the heat.

Can I cook them without a grill?

Yes. Use a hot grill pan and turn the skewers frequently. Cook in batches with room between them, checking the lamb reaches 145°F before resting.

How do I store and reheat Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers)?

Refrigerate cooked skewers for 3 days. Remove the meat and fruit from the skewers and reheat gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water.

How long does Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers) take?

About 5 hr in total: 4 hr 35 min prep and 25 min cooking.

What do I need to make Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers)?

The key ingredients are lamb leg, onion, dried apricots, curry powder, garlic and vinegar, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Sosaties (South African Lamb Skewers)?

Soft dried apricots can go straight onto the skewers; firmer fruit needs the soak so it does not scorch before the lamb cooks.

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