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South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

Carne Diem Culinary
A staple of any African Braai, South African Sosaties are skewers of tender meat, typically lamb, marinated with curry and apricot jam and grilled along with dried apricots. Cooked over an open flame these lamb and apricot kebabs are simple, yet delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinade Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, South African
Servings 4
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • Kebab skewers
  • Grill or Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Cubed Lamb Leg or Loin
  • 1 Package Dried Apricots
  • 1 Red Onion Optional

Marinade

  • ¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Apricot Jam
  • 1 Tab Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tab African or Caribbean Curry Powder
  • 1 tea Turmeric
  • ¼ tea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Cube the lamb into roughly 2 inch cubes and set aside.

Make the Marinade

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. Add the cubed lamb, cover with plastic wrap and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Prepare the skewers

  • If using, cut the red onion into 2 inch pieces.
  • Place the lamb, onion, and dehydrated apricot on the skewers, alternating between the 3. Be careful not to poke yourself with the sharp skewers.

Grill the sosaties

  • Heat your grill, smoker, or fire pit to a medium high heat (about 400 degrees).
  • Grill the sosaties over direct heat. Rotate and flip them about every 5 minutes to prevent them from burning. Check the meat with a meat thermometer and remove when they reach your desired temp.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Apricot, Braai, Breeo, Curry, kebabs, Lamb
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