Sosatie facts for kids
Chicken sosatie
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| Course | Main |
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| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Meat |
Sosatie is a tasty and traditional dish from South Africa. It's made by cooking pieces of meat on skewers, which are like long sticks. People usually use lamb or mutton for sosaties.
The name "Sosatie" comes from two words. One is "sate," which means meat cooked on a skewer. The other is "saus," meaning a spicy sauce. This dish first came from the Cape Malay people in South Africa. The word is now used widely in the country.
To make sosaties, people marinate (soak in a special sauce) small cubes of meat. Then, they put the meat onto skewers. They cook them like shish kebabs, often on a barbecue. Different recipes exist, but common ingredients include lamb, beef, or chicken. People also add dried apricots, red onions, and mixed peppers.
How to Make Sosatie
To prepare sosatie, chunks of meat, often lamb, are first marinated. This means they soak overnight in a flavorful mix. This mix can include fried onions, chillies, garlic, curry leaves, and tamarind juice.
After marinating, the meat pieces are put onto skewers. Sometimes, small onions, sliced peppers, dried apricots, or prunes are added between the meat chunks. This makes the sosatie even more colorful and flavorful.
The most popular way to cook sosaties is on a braai. A braai is like a barbecue in South Africa. You can also pan-fry or grill them indoors. Cooking them on a braai gives them a special smoky taste.
See also
- In Spanish: Sosatie para niños
