World Flavors Cookbook

Vetkoek (Fried Dough)

Name: Vetkoek (Fried Dough)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: South Africa
Ingredients: For the dough: 4 cups flour, 1 tbsp yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, warm water For the filling: 500g ground beef, onion, curry powder, peas, salt, pepper Oil for deep frying

A deep-fried yeast dough bun, traditionally filled with savory curry mince or served sweet with syrup and cheese.

Cuisine: South Africa

Ingredients

For the dough: 4 cups flour, 1 tbsp yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, warm water For the filling: 500g ground beef, onion, curry powder, peas, salt, pepper Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour until doubled. 2. Prepare the curry mince: sauté beef with onions and curry powder until dry and fragrant. 3. Punch down the dough and divide into fist-sized balls. 4. Deep fry the dough balls in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through (they will float). 5. Drain on paper towels. 6. Cut a slit in the side and stuff generously with the warm curry mince.