South African Lamb Sosaties Recipe

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 kg lamb (shoulder or leg), cubed

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp mild curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup of brown vinegar, or substitute with apple cider vinegar

¼ cup apricot jam or fruit chutney

2 tbsp sugar

½ cup water

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 bay leaves

For Assembly:

1–2 large onions, cut into chunks

½ cup dried apricots (soaked in warm water if very dry)

Wooden or metal skewers, with wooden ones soaked in water beforehand to prevent burning.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.

Stir in garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the vinegar, mix in the apricot jam, followed by sugar, water, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool.

2. Marinate the Lamb

Transfer the lamb cubes into a large mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag.

Pour the cooled marinade over the meat and mix well to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly.

3. Assemble the Skewers

Skewer the lamb cubes, placing them alternately with pieces of onion and dried apricots.

4. Grill the Sosaties

Preheat grill or braai to medium-high heat.

Cook the sosaties on the grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the lamb is golden brown and cooked to your preference.

5. Serve

Serve hot with yellow rice, braaibroodjies (grilled sandwiches), salads, or chutney on the side.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, use fruit chutney instead of apricot jam.

Add red or green bell peppers to the skewers for color and crunch.

Substitute lamb with chicken or beef if preferred.

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