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    You are here: Home / 6. Batch Cooking / Lamb & Apricot Sosaties

    Lamb & Apricot Sosaties

    15 April 2015 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    At last summer arrived at the British shores. The sky is a brilliant blue with no cloud in sight and the sun is warm and bright. Whiffs of grilling meat have started filling the air. What are you planning to cook on your barbecue today?

    Kerrie Skaap en Appelkoos Sosaties

    There are a lot of strange food, from a western perspective, to be had in this world. With the burgeoning population of over 7 billion worldwide and the demand for meat ever increasing in developing countries, sooner or later we are going to hit a brick wall. Meat markets already struggle to keep up with the growing demand and at some point we’ll have to seriously consider turning to insects for our fill of protein. 

    Skaapskouer blokkies in kerriemarinade

    What caught my eye were the Witchetty Grub from Australia. It distinctly reminded me of the Mopane Worm hailing from South Africa. Come on, have a closer look. Just buy some onions to go with them and you’re set.

    Rou kerrie sosaties

    By now, in my 30’s, the desire to try this delicacy hasn’t overcome me and I think I’ll turn vegan before letting one reach my mouth. I’ve been told mopani worms taste like chicken. Alrighty then!

    Gemarineerde skaap sosaties

    I hope I haven’t scared you off trying South African food though, because the melting pot of nationalities have so much to offer. Just check out these meat skewers, called “sosaties“, that you will find at every single “braai” (barbecue) in South Africa. Sosaties can be made from chicken, lamb, beef, pork and turkey with a range of different marinades to suit each taste. In this case, the sauce comes from the Cape Malay region and the use of apricot jam is a dead giveaway that it’s a South African recipe.

    Gebraaide skaap sosaties

    In traditional recipes it calls for lamb leg steak and mutton fat. The latter is used to keep the meat from drying out but by using only lamb shoulder matters are simplified because the meat is naturally more layered and marbled with fat than in leg. In this case I threaded onions, dried apricots and bay on the skewers, but there is nothing stopping you from adding your own colourful spin on things, e.g. different coloured peppers, mushrooms and other vegetables.

    There are plenty of marinade and it’s possible for you to use even more meat. If you do end up with some marinade, don’t forget to baste the meat as it’s cooking. I returned my marinade to the hob and boiled it for another 5 minutes to cook any raw juices and bits of meat that may have remained and used it as a dipping sauce!

    Sosaties en slaai

    Curious about South African Cuisine? Check out these cookbooks!

    • South African Illustrated Cookbook
    • The Complete South African Cookbook
    • Flavours from the Rainbow Nation
    • Food and Cooking of South Africa
    • Afro-vegan: Farm-fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Food Remixed

    Have you ever tried South African cuisine? What is your favourite dish?

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    Gebraaide skaap sosaties

    Lamb & Apricot Sosaties


    ★★★★★

    4.7 from 7 reviews

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     Author: Michelle Minnaar

    Give your barbecue a Cape Malay twist.


    Ingredients

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    • 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
    • 3 onions, peeled and quartered
    • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
    • 5cm (2in) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) curry powder
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) salt
    • 10ml (2 tsp) pepper
    • 45ml (3 tsbp) white wine vinegar
    • 150ml (5oz) apricot jam
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) brown sugar
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour
    • 1 deboned lamb shoulder, weighing approximately 1kg (2.5lbs), cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes
    • 20 dried apricots

    Instructions

    1. Heat the oil and gently fry the onions and garlic until softened.
    2. Add the ginger, curry, salt, pepper, vinegar, jam, sugar and bay to the pan and mix thoroughly.
    3. Make slurry with the cornflour and stir into the marinade.
    4. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
    5. Transfer the marinade to a large dish and let it cool down.
    6. Add the lamb cubes and marinate them for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight in the fridge.
    7. Soak the apricots in hot water to cover until plump.
    8. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water too to prevent them from burning.
    9. Remove the meat from the marinade and thread it onto the skewers alternating between meat, apricots and onion.
    10. Braai (Barbecue) the sosaties over moderate coals, or grill in the oven, turning frequently, for 25 minutes, or until cooked.

    Notes

    • You can use lamb leg instead of shoulder. Play around with different curry powders to find your favourite and if you can’t get hold of any bay leaves, feel free to experiment with any of these bay leaf substitutes.
    • Category: BBQ
    • Method: Grill
    • Cuisine: South African

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 209.1g
    • Calories: 311
    • Sugar: 22 g
    • Sodium: 724 mg
    • Fat: 12.9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 28.7 g
    • Fiber: 2.6 g
    • Protein: 21.3 g

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    Comments

    1. Rosa

      April 15, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Scrumptious looking! A great combination of flavours.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    2. Miss Tracy Hanson

      April 15, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Tried one or two, but the Bobotie is lovely. 😀

      Reply
    3. Miss Tracy Hanson

      April 15, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Tried one or two, but the Bobotie is lovely. 😀

      Reply
    4. tamalyn roberts

      April 15, 2015 at 11:51 am

      no i havent tried any, but they look scrumptious x

      Reply
    5. Sarah (@tamingtwins)

      April 15, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      These look wonderful Michelle. I’m pinning the recipe to try on our first barbeque of the year. It’s made me smile remembering the trip to South Africa where my husband proposed. (No Mopane worms though thank goodness..)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Tracy Nixon

      April 15, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Yes, I have tried Potjiekos and it was delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Richard Randall

      April 15, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      Spent a few months there many moons ago> Thing that really stands out was the breakfasts.

      Reply
    8. Paul Wilson

      April 15, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      I don’t think I’ve ever tried South African cuisine.

      Reply
    9. Kavey

      April 15, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I’ve tried mopane worms, actually caterpillars, and I liked them. Even had more! But I’d rather eat your sosaties!

      Reply
    10. rominy colville

      April 15, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      have never tried but now I am keen too!

      Reply
    11. Laura S

      April 15, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Nope, not tried anything yet!

      Reply
    12. Tracey Peach

      April 15, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      I haven’t tried South African cuisine before but I’m keeping this recipe because it looks delicious!

      Reply
    13. Tracey Peach

      April 15, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      I haven’t tried South African cuisine before but I’m keeping this recipe because it looks delicious!

      Reply
    14. caroline walliss

      April 15, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      I have never tried South African cuisine but would like to.

      Reply
    15. Christine Dodd

      April 15, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      I’ve never tried it, but I’m open to new ideas, so enjoyed reading your article.

      Reply
    16. Tania Atfield

      April 15, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Not yet, love to try

      Reply
    17. iain maciver

      April 15, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      I don’t think I have ever tried any I,m afraid maybe time for a change

      Reply
    18. Emma Archer

      April 15, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      I have never tried it but looks delicious!

      Reply
    19. laura banks

      April 15, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      looks yummy but i have never actually tried anything

      Reply
    20. Pamela Gossage

      April 15, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Not yet but I am open to new things

      Reply
    21. frances hopkins

      April 15, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Nope 🙁

      Reply
    22. Ashleigh Allan

      April 15, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      I don’t think I have!

      Reply
    23. Ashleigh Allan

      April 15, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      I don’t think I have!

      Reply
    24. pete c

      April 15, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      never tried, but would be happy to

      Reply
    25. kellyjo walters

      April 16, 2015 at 6:16 am

      no not tried but I’m game to try anything once

      Reply
    26. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

      April 16, 2015 at 7:50 am

      I spent some time in South Africa a couple of year ago but never tried these. I must rectify that.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    27. Hannah Ingham

      April 16, 2015 at 7:55 am

      I’ve never tried that type of food!

      Reply
    28. Hannah Ingham

      April 16, 2015 at 7:55 am

      I’ve never tried that type of food!

      Reply
    29. Paula Readings

      April 16, 2015 at 8:43 am

      I have to admit, I have never tried it.

      Reply
    30. Paula Readings

      April 16, 2015 at 8:43 am

      I have to admit, I have never tried it.

      Reply
    31. Paula Readings

      April 16, 2015 at 8:43 am

      I have to admit, I have never tried it.

      Reply
    32. gemma brown

      April 16, 2015 at 11:10 am

      not south african but i do cook a lot of north african foods. mostly moroccan

      Reply
    33. Ben Audsley

      April 16, 2015 at 11:43 am

      ive never tried south african food – but would love to!

      Reply
    34. Rhiannon P

      April 16, 2015 at 11:49 am

      No, not yet… but is looks lovely, so maybe I should be a bit more bold with my cooking and give it a go! 😀

      Reply
    35. Liz Marriott

      April 16, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      Never tried but always happy to have a go

      Reply
    36. Mark Palmer

      April 16, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Never tried it

      Reply
    37. Heather T

      April 16, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Nope, never tried South African

      Reply
    38. Julie Booth

      April 17, 2015 at 8:14 am

      No- I have never tried South African food

      Reply
    39. Kat Lucas

      April 17, 2015 at 9:15 am

      I haven’t tried any yet

      Reply
    40. Charlene Price

      April 18, 2015 at 7:24 am

      I’ve never tried South African cuisine, but would love to try it!

      Reply
    41. Christine Constable

      April 18, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Bobotie – I learnt to cook it at school, and then had it in South Africa on our honeymoon. It’s one of my husband’s favourite meals.

      Reply
    42. Karen Scammell

      April 18, 2015 at 10:22 am

      No but would love to try

      Reply
    43. Bryony Brooke

      April 18, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      No I haven’t tried anything, would be interested in vegetarian recipes.

      Reply
    44. Bryony Brooke

      April 18, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      No I haven’t tried anything, would be interested in vegetarian recipes.

      Reply
    45. Katherine Coldicott

      April 18, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Not tried it.

      Reply
    46. Sarah Franks

      April 19, 2015 at 1:10 am

      I’ve tried a variety of both African and Carribean cuisine, and loved both. Really, I’m more a fan of West African cuisine than South African, but that’s probably just that I’ve tried more of it having lived in an area with a lot of West Africans. I plan to spend a lot more time travelling in Africa, and can’t wait to really learn the nuances of South African cuisine – I feel like such a oimbe when it comes to their food, even though I probably know more than most Europeans.

      Reply
    47. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

      April 19, 2015 at 11:37 am

      Mmmmm sosaties! As you know, I love maling these as a reminder of home. Mopane worms, not so much…! Always love dried fruit with my meat – you can take the girl out of South Africa but… 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    48. leanne weir

      April 19, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      no i havent tried any

      Reply
    49. Helen

      April 19, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      never tried it

      Reply
    50. Elizabeth Hinds

      April 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      I haven’t yet – I must try and make something!

      Reply
    51. Elizabeth Hinds

      April 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      I haven’t yet – I must try and make something!

      Reply
    52. Elizabeth Hinds

      April 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      I haven’t yet – I must try and make something!

      Reply
    53. Clare B.

      April 19, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      No, I haven’t tried South African cuisine but would like too. My partner loves South Africa and keeps promising me we will go.

      Reply
    54. claire woods

      April 19, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      I have never tried South African cuisine.

      Reply
    55. Andrew Hindley

      April 20, 2015 at 12:13 am

      Have tried Ostrich meat

      Reply
    56. EMMA WALTERS

      April 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      NO TRIED ANY, BUT WOULD LOVE TO

      Reply
    57. Mark Chamberlin

      April 20, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Yes I have several friends from SA and I love “Biltong” and “boerewors”, you can get it at on the sausage stand on Norwich market!

      Reply
    58. Eleanor Wigmore

      April 20, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      I don’t think I’ve tried any. Would love to. Tried South African wine which was very good!

      Reply
    59. Karen Lloyd

      April 20, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      I have never tried South African cuisine but bobotie sounds delicious. A bit like a spicy shepherds pie I think.

      Reply
    60. Kristy Brown

      April 21, 2015 at 8:44 am

      I have never tried it but it always looks so vibrant and tasty

      Reply
    61. Kristy Brown

      April 21, 2015 at 8:44 am

      I have never tried it but it always looks so vibrant and tasty

      Reply
    62. Kristy Brown

      April 21, 2015 at 8:44 am

      I have never tried it but it always looks so vibrant and tasty

      Reply
    63. Antonia Rookley

      April 21, 2015 at 10:11 am

      I’ve never tried South African cuisine but it looks delicious.

      Reply
    64. Sarah Parker

      April 21, 2015 at 10:34 am

      would love to try

      Reply
    65. Helen Allan

      April 21, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Not tried anything yet but I am now tempted. Thank you!

      Reply
    66. Emily Knight

      April 21, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      I’ve had biltong before – I love it – and I’ve made bobotie…so good!

      Reply
    67. Sarah Robertson

      April 21, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      I haven’t tried it but would love to! 😀

      Reply
    68. Chantelle Kemp

      April 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Not yet but I love trying new food so this would be perfect!!

      Reply
    69. Chantelle Kemp

      April 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Not yet but I love trying new food so this would be perfect!!

      Reply
    70. Sue Dorking

      April 21, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      I haven’t tried any but it looks delicious!

      Reply
    71. Joanna Sawka

      April 21, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      I haven’t tried it yet

      Reply
    72. Denise S

      April 22, 2015 at 3:47 am

      never tried any but now will try to soon

      ★★★★

      Reply
    73. Stephanie Whitehouse

      April 22, 2015 at 7:27 am

      It’s new to me, but looks worth trying

      Reply
    74. donna l jones

      April 22, 2015 at 7:49 am

      have never tried

      Reply
    75. Alison Barker

      April 22, 2015 at 8:13 am

      No, not yet.

      Reply
    76. Alison Barker

      April 22, 2015 at 8:13 am

      No, not yet.

      Reply
    77. Emma Wolski

      April 22, 2015 at 9:17 am

      No never but would like to!

      Reply
    78. Kerry Kilmister

      April 22, 2015 at 11:03 am

      I have never tried South African food but this recipe sounds delicious so would love to try.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    79. Eleanor Powell

      April 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Only Borewors

      Reply
    80. Victoria Prince

      April 22, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      I have never tried South African cuisine – it’s all new to me!

      Reply
    81. Darlene

      April 22, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      I haven’t had a chance to try any South African cuisine. Closest I’ve got is Ethiopian.

      Reply
    82. Angie Hoggett

      April 22, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      not tried it but would like to

      Reply
    83. Angie Hoggett

      April 22, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      not tried it but would like to

      Reply
    84. L BUNNING

      April 22, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      No, never tried it but hope to very soon!

      Reply
    85. Helen Garner

      April 22, 2015 at 5:20 pm

      I can’t recall ever trying a South African dish

      Reply
    86. Sheri Darby

      April 22, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      No i have never tried South African Cuisine – but it sounds delicious

      Reply
    87. Sheila Reeves

      April 22, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      I have never tried south african cuisine – but looks & sounds delicious

      Reply
    88. Natalie Crossan

      April 22, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Haven’t tried, would love to xx

      Reply
    89. Jennifer

      May 12, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      I love your food blog! Please check out mine and let’s connect?

      swedishcavegirl.blogspot.com

      Reply
    90. May

      June 01, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Interesting, that looks like Malaysian Satay which is obviously another Cape Malay dish.

      Reply
    91. Renil M. George

      October 09, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      This lamb & apricot sosaties seems more yummy than Chicken suslick.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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