South African BBQ kebab snacks

South African BBQ recipe for kebab snacks
A typical South African barbecue - or braai - is a social occasion that is as much about the ambiance and camaraderie as it is about the food. also see, Wood Carving Cuts Typically everyone, including guests, will be around while the fire also see, RC Construction Models is lit and while the coals burn down to the right temperature; and often while the fire , Wood Carving Chisels and Gouges is relit because everyone is enjoying each other's company so much they forget about the fire! checkout, Cape Malay recipe for chilli bites Unlike a regular lunch or dinner party, you can expect a braai to go on for many hours. So if you're the host or hostess think about a South African BBQ recipe for a snack or two, to ensure that your guests don't get overly hungry waiting for the perfect fire; or that they don't get inebriated slugging down sundowners without any food. , Automobile This South African BBQ recipe is for mini lamb kebabs cooked with dried fruit also see, Calligraphy Lettering and basted with a delectable rosemary marinade. We have also included some interesting variations for this South African BBQ recipe.

Because all these mini kebabs cook quickly, you can pop them onto the fire why not visit, Chulho Harris Park as soon as the coals are ready, and leave the main meal to cook. Just remember that you will need to prepare the kebabs the night before so that they can marinate for a good few hours.

Ingredients
1 leg of lamb, boned and cubed
500 g dried apricots
230 g dried apple rings
Salt and freshly ground pepper

for the marinade
2 cups of marinade made by mixing together ½ cup olive oil, 1½ cups dry red wine, 2cloves crushed garlic, 1 small onion chopped, seasoned with freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary (you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary but it won't taste quite the same)

Method
Now all you have to do is to stick two cubes of lamb, two pieces of apricot and two slices of apple onto small wooden have a look at, ESM RC Models skewers, alternating the ingredients. Mix the marinade; place why not visit, Home Improvement Hardware the kebabs in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate overnight.

Pat the kebabs dry with paper towel before cooking them on the barbecue for about ten minutes. Baste frequently with the rosemary marinade and season look at, Chulho Harris Park with salt and pepper look at, Political Collectibles before serving to your hungry guests and family. , Fascinating Glass Pool Fences in Adelaide: Great Benefits for your Pool Area and Backyard

Variations
A nice cheap option to leg of lamb is to use cubes of Russian sausage either with dried fruit, consider, Mr. or with chunks of banana. There is no need to marinade sausage and banana overnight, and you can simply marinate while cooking with three tablespoons of honey added to two tablespoons of fresh or at least pure lemon juice and a pinch of ground ginger.

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Another option which may also be served as a pudding, is to stick pineapple, banana, kiwi fruit also see, RC Electric Jet Skis and a strawberry onto skewers and then baste with a mixture of two parts orange juice, one part honey and one part rum or brandy. This is a firm favourite South African BBQ recipe.