So I wouldn't freeze the whole skewers, but yes you could marinate the meat and freeze that, then it will continue to marinade as it defrosts. Once defrosted, you can add the other ingredients as you put the skewers together before cooking.

I can't say I've ever had a problem getting a coating on the meat with the recipe as written - they don't need to soak, just get enough that there's a thin layer so the flavor gets in there. There's of course no problem with having more if you find it easier that way, but you don't want too much on when you cook (and it would likely drip off anyway) so it in effect becomes wasted.

Yes, I can certainly see shoulder meat being more moist, and I do use it sometimes for these as well, as I mention it as an alternative. Much just depends how on the lamb available as I also prefer not to have too much fat and sinew as it can then be harder to eat/more likely to catch when cooking. Yes if you use wooden skewers soaking is definitely advisable - this helps to stop them catching fire when you cook (in the photos I forgot to soak them until the last minute hence a little charring!). I hope you'll give these a try and enjoy - we certainly haven't found them too dry. And getting these and pannekoeke/pancakes from the market sounds a lovely memory!

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed and they brought back memories!

So glad to hear you enjoyed them, they're a regular for us!

This recipe is fantastic! The balance of the jam and curry is perfect. And the amount of the spices is just right. Can't wait to have the leftovers. Lol!

Good to know on the apricots, and thanks for spotting the typo - corrected!

The meat will be fine but I'm not sure the apricots and onions will be that great. What I'd recommend is you place the meat in the marinade then freeze this in a sealed container or freezer bag. You can then take it out when you are ready to use, and let it defrost overnight in the fridge. As it defrosts, it will marinate as well. Then, once defrosted, soak the apricots and cut the onion and put the skewers together, as in the recipe.

Thanks, indeed definitely worth trying!

Thanks, they have such great flavors.

Thanks, they were an instant hit here and already set to be a regular!

Thanks for the information - being a Cape Malay dish, it doesn't surprise me there's a similar dish is Asian cuisine. Good foods travel!

Thanks, the flavors are incredibly good! HOpe you enjoy as much as we did.

I agree, they are indeed, and these ones have such great flavor.