Originally the Cape Malays marinated the meat in a mixture of shredded fried onions, curry powder, chillies, garlic and a generous quantity of tamarind water.
Therefore “Sosatie Boerewors” is a combination of two very interesting South-African foods. You have “Boerewors” which is the loved South-African Sausage and “Sosatie” specifically referring and using the Cape Malay styles spices.