Chili-Garlic Lamb Sosaties
Cubed lamb threaded on skewers with onion, glazed in a quick chili-garlic paste, and charred under the broiler. A 15-minute take on the South African street-food classic.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek or similar)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Pat lamb dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk garlic, chili paste, vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- 3
Thread lamb and onion pieces alternately onto 8 wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
- 4
Brush skewers generously on all sides with the chili paste mixture.
- 5
Arrange skewers on a broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until lamb edges char and interior is medium-rare.
- 6
Rest 2 minutes on the pan. Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra chili paste on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 wooden skewers (soaked 15 minutes)
- small bowl
- whisk
- broiler pan
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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