Vetkoek (Amagwinya)

Experience the heartwarming flavors of South Africa with Vetkoek, golden fried dough filled with savory minced beef and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family.

• 480 g Golden Cloud Cake Wheat Flour
• 5 ml salt
• 30 ml sugar
• 10 g instant dry yeast
• 250 ml lukewarm water
• sunflower oil for deep-frying
• 45 ml oil
• 500 g minced beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 10 ml crushed garlic
• 1 can All Gold chopped tomatoes
• 45 ml KOO curry paste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Sift together flour, salt, and sugar into a bowl and add instant yeast.

2. 2

   Add lukewarm water and mix into a soft dough.

3. 3

   Knead for at least 10 minutes, cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place until double in size.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a deep saucepan. Divide dough into balls, fry in the hot oil until brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Drain on an absorbent paper and keep warm.

6. 6

   For the mince curry: Heat oil and fry onions and garlic until soft. Add mince and cook until brown.

7. 7

   Add all remaining ingredients, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Fill vetkoek with mince curry.