Simple Recipe for South African VetKoek By Know Insiders
Vetkoek is a traditional Afrikaner pastry. It is dough deep-fried in cooking oil and either filled with cooked mince or spread with syrup, honey, or jam. It is thought to have its origins from the Dutch oliebollen, which go back to the time of the migration period. It is similar in taste to Mexican sopapillas.
VetKoek - which literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans - is a proudly South African pastry. It is crispy outside and warm and fluffy inside filled with minced curry. Check out the simple recipe below!
2 cups lukewarm water
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups oil for frying
Ingredients
2 cups lukewarm water
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups oil for frying
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