Sosaties (Cape Malay Curry & Apricot Marinated Skewers) – Authentic South Africa Recipe
Sweet, tangy, and smoky Cape Malay skewers grilled until caramelized at the edges.
- Country of Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Marinated lamb or chicken cubes threaded with dried apricots, Red onion petals, And bell peppers, Curry powder, Turmeric
Ingredients for Sosaties (Cape Malay Curry & Apricot Marinated Skewers) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) marinated lamb or chicken cubes threaded with dried apricots, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups red onion petals, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and bell peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry powder
- 1.5 tbsp traditional South Africa seasoning (turmeric, garlic, ginger, tamarind/vinegar tang, bay leaves)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, tamarind/vinegar tang, bay leaves, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant South Africa marinade.
- Coat marinated lamb or chicken cubes threaded with dried apricots and red onion petals thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear marinated lamb or chicken cubes threaded with dried apricots and red onion petals for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with and bell peppers, and serve immediately.