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Sosaties

Cape Malay lamb skewers marinated with curry, apricot, vinegar, onion, and bay leaves before braaiing.

Country
South Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Time
53 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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4 steps 35 min prep 18 min cook (check method) 53 min total medium
1
Cook marinade
Simmer onions, jam, vinegar, curry, turmeric, bay, salt, and pepper into a glossy marinade.
marinade 10:00
2
Marinate lamb
Cool marinade and coat lamb for several hours or overnight.
marinate 240:00
3
Thread skewers
Thread lamb with onions and apricots.
skewer 15:00
4
Braai
Grill over medium coals until browned and cooked through.
braai 15:00

Some versions alternate lamb with dried apricots and onions, while others use chicken or beef.

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When to cook it

Best for braai days, holiday platters, and Cape-style entertaining.. Plan on a medium cook. Allow about 53 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Yellow rice, sambals, salad, or chutney.

Regional lane

Cape Malay and Durban table. Spiced mince, curry, bread bowls, and sweet-savory comfort cooking.

Chef watch-outs
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
How you know it is ready
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
Pantry lane

curry powder, apricot jam, chakalaka, mince, custard

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Yellow rice, sambals, salad, or chutney.

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Cape Malay and Durban table

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