South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

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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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Pound lamb Leg or Loin, cubed
  • 1 Package dried apricot
  • 1 red onion Optional

Marinade

  • ¼ Cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ Cup apricot jam
  • 1 Tab garlic minced
  • 1 Tab curry powder African or Caribbean
  • 1 tea Turmeric
  • ¼ tea salt

Instructions

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

Make the Marinade

  1. 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

  1. If using, cut the red onion into 2 inch pieces.
  2. 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

  1. Heat your grill, smoker, or fire pit to a medium high heat (about 400 degrees).
  2. 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 Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 426mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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