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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African , South African
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.
Cup of Yum
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.
Cup of Yum
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 Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
426mg
(12%)
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
% 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.