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Vetkoek
South Africa
South Africa's most universal street food. Sold from roadside stalls and township kitchens throughout the country.
South African fat cakes — deep-fried yeast dough balls split and filled with mince curry or honey. The street food of South African townships.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gplain flour
7gdried yeast
300mlwarm water
1 tspsalt
1 tspsugar
oilfor deep frying
mince curry or honey and butterto fill
Method
1
Mix flour, yeast, water, salt and sugar to a soft dough. Prove 1 hour.
2
Shape into balls. Deep-fry at 170°C for 5-6 minutes until golden. Drain.
3
Split and fill with mince curry or honey butter.
Chef's Tip
Don't rush the proving — well-proved vetkoek have a lighter, more airy interior.
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