Starters & Light meals

Lamb espetada amagwinya with tzatziki and quick carrot pickle

By
20 October 2026
8
Easy
15 minutes
25 minutes 

Deliciously messy, these lamb espetada vetkoek with tzatziki and carrot pickle marry traditional South African favourites with unexpected flavours for an unforgettable braai dish.

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Ingredients

Method
  • 1 x 800 g pack Woolworths lamb espetadas 
  • 2 x 4 packs Woolworths amagwinya vetkoek  
  • 2 x 150 g tubs Woolworths tzatziki  
  • For the quick carrot pickle:  

  • 1/2 cup white vinegar  
  • 1 t Dijon mustard 
  • 2 t sugar  
  • 3 T water  
  • 3 carrots, peeled into ribbons  

Method

Ingredients

1 Braai the espetadas according to package instructions. Allow to rest, allow to rest for 15 minutes, then remove the skewer and thinly slice the lamb.

2 Toast the amagwinya on the braai, then slice in half and add a generous amount of tzatziki. Add the thinly sliced lamb, followed by the carrot pickle and serve with extra napkins.

3 To make the pickle, heat the vinegar, mustard seeds, sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar and salt has dissolved. Pour over the carrot ribbons and set aside.

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Production and food styling: Bianca Jones

Videography: Kaylene Sauls

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Woolworths free-range lamb shanks and knuckles are specially selected for flavour, while the deboned leg of lamb espetadas have a fresh, light seasoning making them versatile and easy to cook. Keen to add more lamb to your braai plans this summer? Shop these and more from Woolworths' lamb range.

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