John Myers
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- 1 kg flour
- 10 g dry yeast
- 150 g sugar
- 15 g salt
- 600 ml water, lukewarm
- frying oil
Instructions
Working time approx. 40 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 5 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours
vegan
Mix the dry ingredients together and add the lukewarm water. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Then, cover and let it rest in a warm place for about an hour. Shape the dough into round balls and place them on baking paper, leaving plenty of space between them. Let the balls rest, covered, for another 15 minutes. Heat enough oil in a pot or deep fryer. Shape the dough balls again and deep-fry them in the oil. The oil shouldn’t be too hot, otherwise the fat cakes will be cooked through on the outside but still raw on the inside. The balls will float to the top when they’re done. When the dough is noticeably browner on the underside than on the top, flip the dough balls. When the dough balls are golden brown, remove them from the oil and check if they’re cooked through. Traditionally in Namibia, vetkoek are eaten with kapana (sliced beef), kapana spice, and tomato and onion salsa. They can also be served as a dessert with Nutella.
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