🇳🇦 Namibian Cuisine

Vetkoek

Fat Cake

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy
Calories 318 kcal

Pillowy rounds of deep-fried dough with a golden crust and airy interior, split open and filled with curried mince, cheese, or jam.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and melted butter, knead into a soft dough.
  2. 2 Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 8 balls and flatten slightly.
  4. 4 Heat oil to 170°C. Fry dough balls 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels. Split open and fill with desired filling.

Did You Know?

Vetkoek literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans, and every Namibian family has their own secret to getting the perfect puff.