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Vetkoek and Mince
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Description
A beloved combination! Fluffy, deep-fried vetkoek (fat cakes) are slit open and generously filled with a savoury, usually curried, mince mixture. A hearty, satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
- For the Vetkoek: (See previous Vetkoek recipe)
- 500ml (2 cups) cake flour
- 10ml (2 tsp) instant dry yeast
- 5ml (1 tsp) sugar
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt
- 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm water (or slightly more)
- Oil for deep frying
- For the Curried Mince Filling:
- 500g beef mince
- 15ml (1 tbsp) oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 15ml (1 tbsp) grated fresh ginger
- 30ml (2 tbsp) medium curry powder (adjust to taste)
- 5ml (1 tsp) turmeric
- 1 large tomato, grated or finely chopped
- 125ml (1/2 cup) beef stock or water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make and Fry Vetkoek: Follow the instructions for the Vetkoek recipe (from the first set of 10 recipes) up to step 9 (frying the vetkoek). Keep the fried vetkoek warm.
- Make the Curried Mince Filling: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add grated tomato and beef stock/water. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavours have melded. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble: Carefully slice open each warm vetkoek, creating a pocket. Fill generously with the hot curried mince.
- Serve immediately as a satisfying meal.