A Taste of South Africa: Vetkoek (featuring Bethy and Jurni)

minced meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide a vegetarian option and are more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for health and flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

Mix together the warm water, sugar, and yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.

Add salt and flour together, then add to the frothy yeast mixture.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, scraping the bowl as needed until it comes together in a dough.

Cover the dough and allow it to rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, adding more flour as needed until it forms a firm dough.

Portion the dough into desired shapes and sizes.

Preheat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350°F.

Add the dough to the heated oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, flipping as needed until dark golden brown.

Remove the fried dough to drain on paper towels.

In a large skillet, add the canola oil, diced onion, potatoes, and ground meat and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onions are colored and the meat is browned.

Add garlic and spices, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

If using raw veggies, add them in now; if using canned, wait to add them until the end.

Once the potatoes are soft, add in cooked veggies and stir until heated through.

Mix in parsley or cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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