Description
Sosaties are South African skewers packed with marinated meat, sweet dried apricots, and colorful veggies. Grilled to perfection, they offer a delightful mix of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless lamb or chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
- 2 yellow bell peppers, chopped into chunks
- 1 large red onion, cut into squares
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat grill or oven to 400°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Add bay leaves and meat. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Oil grill grates or line a baking sheet with foil.
- Assemble the Dish: Thread skewers with meat, apricots, peppers, and onions.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until meat is cooked and lightly charred.
- Finishing Touches: Brush with leftover marinade during the last minutes of grilling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Double the marinade and reserve half for basting.
- Cut all ingredients evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg