POLOKWANE – A vetkoek is a SOuth African favourite in many households, whether you eat it plain or with butter or jam, it is a treat for all.

Adding mince creates a delicious meal for the whole family.

Ingredients

FOR THE VETKOEK:

• 1.5 warm water
• 10ml instant yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 5 cups cake flour
• 2 tbsp oil
• oil for frying

FOR THE MINCE:

• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp rajah medium curry powder
• 400g beef mince
• 1 tinned baked beans in tomato sauce
• 2 tsp Robertsons Mixed Herbs
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 Knorrox Beef Stock Cube
• 2 x tbsp KNORR Rich Beef & Tomato Soup

Method

TO MAKE THE VETKOEK:

• Stir the sugar into the water and add the yeast
• Sieve the cake flour and salt into a bowl
• Add the oil to the yeast mixture
• Mix the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon
• Work into a soft dough adding more flour if needed
• Turn the dough onto a surface and knead for 10 minutes until elastic and not sticky
• Place in an oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place
• Turn dough onto a surface, knock back, flatten and cut into 6cm square pieces
• Deep fry until golden brown

TO MAKE THE MINCE:

• In a pan, fry the onion and green pepper in oil until soft
• Add the Rajah Medium Curry Powder and fry lightly until cooked through
• Add the mince and fry until it is well browned
• Add baked beans, Robertsons Mixed Herbs and water, stir well, bring to the boil and then allow to simmer for 15 minutes
• Just before the dish is done, mix the Knorr Rich Beef & Tomato Soup with 4 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste, then add it to the pot and allow to simmer for 2 minutes stirring continuously until thickened
• Serve with hot vetkoek

This recipe was provided by What’s for Dinner.

raeesak@nmgroup.co.za