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Hard 1 hr 18 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Vetkoek
A South African fried yeast bread, split while warm and filled here with a spiced beef mince mixture.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~466 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 35 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 5 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 4 glass(~800 ml) Flour
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Lukewarm water
- 2 tsp(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For frying
- 4 glass(~800 ml) Vegetable oil
For the filling
- 450 g Minced beef
- 1 pcs Yellow onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.8 dessert spoon(~8 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar and wait 8 minutes until foamy.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the flour and salt, knead a soft dough, cover it, and let it rise for 50 minutes.
50 min50:00 - 3
Chop the onion and prepare the minced beef and spices.
- 4
Brown the beef with the onion for 9 minutes, then add the tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
9 min09:00 - 5
Divide the risen dough into 6 pieces, round them, and rest for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C and fry the dough pieces for 4 minutes per side.
8 min08:00 - 7
Drain the vetkoek, split them open, fill with the beef mixture, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: If the oil is too hot, the outside darkens quickly while the inside stays doughy; around 170°C is safer for home frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Split vetkoek while hot, fill with the minced beef mixture, and serve with optional tomato salad and ayran as a filling meal.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~466
kcal calories
18
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 50%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vetkoek make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Vetkoek take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.Is Vetkoek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Vetkoek have?
Approximately 466 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 58g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Vetkoek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vetkoek belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Vetkoek need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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