Alternative names Amagwinya | Type Fried dough | |
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Main ingredients Sweet filling: Syrup, Honey or jam Similar Koeksister, Melktert, Bobotie, Boerewors, Bunny chow | ||
Deep fried burger buns south african vetkoek crispy on the outside soft on the inside
Vetkoek /ˈvɛt.kʊk/ is a traditional South African fried dough bread common in Afrikaner cookery. It is either served filled with cooked mince (ground beef) or with syrup, honey, or jam. It is thought to have its origins from the Dutch oliebollen, which date from the time of the migration period. In the Caribbean, it is called "Johnny cake". It is similar in taste to Mexican sopapillas.
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- Deep fried burger buns south african vetkoek crispy on the outside soft on the inside
- Vetkoek with zola 21 03 2012
- Amagwinya
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The word "vetkoek" literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans or "fat cookie" in Dutch. It is similar in shape to a doughnut without a hole, and is made from flour, salt and yeast. Dough is rolled into a ball then deep fried. In a traditional South African braai, or barbecue, vetkoek may be served alongside boerewors. Koeksisters are made from a similar dough but are braided in long strips then dipped in a sticky sweet syrup. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family owned take away restaurants and Afrikaans festivals and cultural events.
Vetkoek with zola 21 03 2012
Amagwinya
Similar to a vetkoek, the amagwinya is a popular meal for many people living in townships. The term amagwinya originates from the historically Black townships of Gauteng in South Africa. Amagwinya differ from the vetkoek in that amagwinya are never filled like the traditional vetkoek; but are served plain and hot with an optional variety of piquant, umami and salty side dishes such as portions of Cape snoek fish, mango atchar, sausage and salted fried potato chips. The popularity of this food item is evidenced by the many spaza shops, hawkers at taxi ranks, roadside vendors, and fast food shops located in the Gauteng townships who sell this food.
