Vetkoek with Savoury Mince

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1½ cups warm water
• 500g beef mince
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp chutney or apricot jam
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt & pepper
• Oil for frying

Method

1. 1

   Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and oil. Knead 5–10 minutes. Rise for 1 hour until doubled.

2. 2

   Punch down dough. Divide into balls and rest 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat oil. Fry each dough ball until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towel.

4. 4

   Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots. Add mince and brown well. Stir in tomatoes, curry powder, chutney, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes until saucy.

5. 5

   Slice vetkoek open and fill with warm savoury mince.

Swaps & variations

• Add peas to the mince
• Add potatoes for a curry-mince filling
• Make cheese vetkoek (fill with cheddar)
• Make sweet vetkoek (serve with honey or jam)

Storing & freezing

Vetkoek freezes up to 2 months. Mince keeps 3–4 days refrigerated; freezes well for 3 months.