What is Vetkoek?
Vetkoek is a traditional South African fried dough bread. The vetkoek forms a part of South African culture. It is similar to the Caribbean Johnny cake, the Dutch oliebol, and the Mexican sopaipillas.
It is also known by the Xhosa and Zulu name igwinya. The word vetkoek literally means “fat cake” in Afrikaans.
Where To Buy Vetkoek In Pretoria
Vetkoek Delight
Address: 872 Meyer St, Rietfontein, Pretoria, 0084, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 73 225 0602
Fat Cake City
Address: 402 Mendelssohn St, Waterkloof Glen, Shop 32, Waterglen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 62 416 0930
Vetkoek Maleis Silverton
Address: Moreleta St & Cresswell St, Silverton, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 7 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 12 804 5054
What is vetkoek in English?
The word vetkoek literally means “fat cake” in Afrikaans. It is similar in shape to a doughnut without a hole and is made with yeast dough. Vetkoeks are also often made alongside a curry mince, which is stuffed inside.
Is vetkoek made from bread dough?
Vetkoek (pronounced Fet-cook and literally meaning fat cake, fat cookie, or patty cake) is another traditional South African dish. It is very easy to make. It is bread dough deep-fried in oil.
What is vetkoek in Zulu?
Vetkoek (Zulu=Amagwinya) is a traditional pastry both in Afrikaans and Zulu culture that’s usually served hot with savory mince, or with butter, smooth apricot jam, or syrup, or fig preserved, honey, or cheese, or thinly sliced biltong, or with whatever takes your fancy.