Top 3 South African Lamb and Mutton Dishes

Sosatie is a South African meat dish consisting of pieces of lamb that are marinated in a sauce made with onions, garlic, hot peppers, tamarind juice, and curry leaves. The meat is then skewered and barbecued on a traditional South African braai. It is recommended to add peppers, apricots, prunes, or mushrooms between each piece of skewered meat for the best flavor. Although lamb or mutton is the most typical choice, it can be replaced with beef or chicken. It is recommended to serve sosaties with rice or a salad on the side.Expand

Waterblommetjiebredie is a seasonal South African stew originating from the Western Cape, and the name can be translated as small water flower stew. This hearty stew is prepared in the wet months from June to September and contains a combination of waterblommetjie flowers, lamb (knuckles, neck, or rib), onions, white pepper, wild sorrel, and additional ingredients such as garlic, coriander, potatoes, lemon, olive oil, and different seasonings. The meat is first browned, then combined with other ingredients. The combination is simmered slowly until the meat becomes tender. Once done, it is recommended to serve the stew with white rice on the side. Interestingly, this local delicacy was first prepared by the Khoi indigenous people who had taught the early settlers how to use these flowers as food.Expand

Denningvleis is a traditional stew. It's prepared with a combination of mutton or lamb, onions, garlic, tamarind, allspice, bay leaves, cloves, and nutmeg. It's important to use as little water as possible and braise the meat slowly when preparing this hearty stew. The ideal cuts of lamb include shoulder chop, loin chop, ribs, shanks, or rack of lambs. Once prepared, the stew is traditionally served with geelrys (South African yellow rice), while a glass of light red wine makes for a perfect pairing.Expand