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Sosaties

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Sosaties trace back to Cape Malay cooking traditions in South Africa, and their distinctive sweet apricot marinade remains a defining feature of South African braai culture.

Skewered, marinated meat grilled over an open flame — a South African classic with roots in Cape Malay cooking, known for its distinctive sweet-and-tangy apricot marinade.

Authentic South Africa Sosaties recipe
Prep
20 mins plus marinating
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

600glamb, cubed
3 tbspapricot jam
2 tbspcurry powder
2onions, quartered
2 tbspvinegar
dried apricotsa handful, for threading

Method

1

Mix apricot jam, curry powder and vinegar into a marinade.

2

Coat the lamb thoroughly and marinate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

3

Thread the meat onto skewers, alternating with onion and dried apricot.

4

Grill over hot coals, turning regularly, until charred and cooked through.

Chef's Tip

A longer marinating time makes a real difference here — the apricot jam needs time to properly tenderise the meat and build flavour.

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