Grilled Marinated Meat with Apricots (South Africa)
(Sosaties)
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INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 garlic clove, peeled Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon tamarind paste 2 cups white vinegar 2 tablespoons apricot jam 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons red wine 1/2 pound dried apricots 1/2 cup dry sherry Place the lamb and pork pieces in a large bowl that has been rubbed with the whole clove of garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onions and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the curry powder and minced garlic. Sauté for another minute. Add the sugar, tamarind paste, vinegar, and jam and stir well. Stir the cornstarch mixture and add it to the onions, and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This should take about 3 minutes. Cool, then add the meat and toss well. Marinate for 2 to 3 days. One day before preparing the Sosaties, combine the dried apricots and sherry in a small bowl, cover, and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. Drain meat from sauce and reserve. Thread lamb, pork, and apricots on skewers. Grill over charcoal until browned on all sides. Serve with heated reserved sauce.