Namibian Husband Makes The BEST VETKOEK For English Family MUST TRY! How To make Vetkoek

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while margarine is often less expensive.

mince

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Warm water and milk until lukewarm, then add to dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Shape the risen dough into balls or discs.

Fry the dough in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Prepare filling by sautéing onion and garlic until soft.

Add mince and spices, cooking until browned and cooked through.

Stuff the fried dough with the filling and serve warm.

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