Vetkoek

Vetkoek

Vetkoek filled with ground beef
Alternative names	Vetkoek In Afrikaans
Type	Bread
Course	Main course
Place of origin	South Africa
Main ingredients	Dough Savoury filling: minced beef
Variations	Polony, Chips, Cheese (cheddar) and Achaar
Cookbook: Vetkoek   Media: Vetkoek

A vetkoek topped with a piece of polony

Vetkoek (/ˈfɛtkʊk/, Afrikaans: [ˈfɛtkuk]), is a traditional South African fried dough bread. The vetkoek forms part of South African culture. It is similar to the Caribbean Johnny cake, the Dutch oliebol, and the Mexican sopaipillas.

The word vetkoek literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans. It is similar in shape to a doughnut without a hole, and is made with a yeast dough. In a traditional South African braai, or barbecue, vetkoek may be served alongside boerewors. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family-owned takeaway 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 Small Trading Businessess, hawkers at taxi ranks, roadside vendors, and fast food shops located throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

See also

• List of African dishes

External links

• A typical recipe