A South African fried yeast bread, split while warm and filled here with a spiced beef mince mixture.
30 min prep 35 min cook 60 min rest
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Mix the lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar and wait 8 minutes until foamy.
Add the flour and salt, knead a soft dough, cover it, and let it rise for 50 minutes.
Chop the onion and prepare the minced beef and spices.
Brown the beef with the onion for 9 minutes, then add the tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
Divide the risen dough into 6 pieces, round them, and rest for 10 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C and fry the dough pieces for 4 minutes per side.
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.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~466
kcal calories
18
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g fat
3.4g
Sugar
3.2g
Fiber
1453.3mg
Sodium
23.8g
Saturated fat
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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