Apricot & Ginger Lamb Sosaties
Tender lamb cubes threaded on skewers with dried apricots, glazed with a tangy apricot-ginger sauce, then charred over high heat. South African street-food vibes in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ¾ cup dried apricots
- ¼ cup apricot jam or preserve
- 1 tbsp ginger, fresh, grated
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Mix apricot jam, ginger, vinegar, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Pat lamb dry. Toss with half the glaze and let sit while you thread skewers.
- 3
Thread lamb cubes and dried apricots alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- 4
Heat grill or broiler to high. Brush skewers with remaining glaze.
- 5
Grill or broil 10–12 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes, until edges char and lamb reaches 135°F internal temp.
- 6
Rest 2 minutes. Drizzle with any pan juices and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers (8 to 10, soaked if wood)
- grill or broiler rack
- meat thermometer
- pastry brush or spoon
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