 Vetkoek filled with ground beef | |
| Alternative names | Fatcake |
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| Type | Bread |
| Course | Starter course |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Main ingredients | Flour, salt, sugar and yeast |
| Variations | Polony, chips, cheese (cheddar) |
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Vetkoek (/ˈfɛtkʊk/,Afrikaans:[ˈfɛtkuk]) is a traditionalSouth Africanfried dough bread. It is similar to the CaribbeanJohnny cake, the Dutcholiebol, and the Mexicansopaipillas.[1] It is also known by theXhosa andZulu nameigwinya (pluralamagwinya).[2][3]
The wordvetkoek literally means "fat cake" inAfrikaans has its roots deeply embedded in South African history. The dish is thought to have originated with the Voortrekkers, Dutch settlers who moved into the interior of South Africa in the 1830s. Seeking portable and durable food options for their long journeys, they developed vetkoek as a practical solution.This humble beginning has led to vetkoek becoming a beloved comfort food for many South Africans, enjoyed in homes and sold by street vendors across the country.
It is similar in shape to adoughnut without a hole, and is made with a yeast dough. Vetkoeks are also often made alongside a currymince, which is stuffed inside. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family-ownedtakeaway restaurants and African festivals and cultural events.
Vetkoek is a popular meal for many people living in South Africa where it is served plain or with a filling and is hot and is sold by a wide variety of smalltrading businesses,hawkers attaxi ranks,roadside vendors, andfast food shops located throughout South Africa,Namibia andBotswana.
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