This recipe is in honour of my South African friends everywhere!
Every country has their own form of donut it would seem and one day I will do a book about them all! This is a savoury filled donut in essence which I have made before to great acclaim. It appeared first in Keeping it Simple!
Discover these Curry Filled Vetkoek, perfectly crafted for your Thermomix. This traditional South African dish combines fluffy, golden vetkoek with a savory and aromatic curry filling, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re a seasoned Thermomix user or just starting out, our step-by-step recipe ensures a seamless cooking process, bringing the authentic taste of South Africa straight to your kitchen. Perfect for dinners, parties, or any occasion, this Curry Filled Vetkoek is a delicious way to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Vetkoek, meaning 'fat cake' in Afrikaans, (thanks for reminding us what happens to our hips when we eat too many of these!) is a popular South African delicacy that resembles a doughnut but is savory rather than sweet. It's a versatile dish often enjoyed with various fillings or also with butter and jam. However, the real magic happens when you fill it with a rich, flavorful curry.
Our donut dough is the best out there! We say that modestly, you can use it for any donut recipe, we have a few on this site, but this is my favourite dough for doughnuts recipe. The Thermomix ensures that the dough is mixed to perfection, creating the ideal texture for your vetkoek.
Vetkoek, are a beloved traditional South African dish with a rich history. This deep-fried dough treat has its origins in the culinary traditions of the Cape Malays, who were among the early inhabitants of South Africa. Over time, vetkoek became a staple in many South African households, embraced by various communities and adapted to suit different tastes and occasions.
The Cape Malays were brought to South Africa as slaves by Dutch settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries. They hailed from regions that are now Indonesia and Malaysia, bringing with them a rich culinary heritage that significantly influenced South African cuisine. Vetkoek, similar to other fried dough foods found worldwide, became a popular dish due to its simplicity and the basic ingredients required to make it.
Using the Thermomix to create Curry Filled Vetkoek simplifies the cooking process and guarantees consistent, delicious results. This innovative kitchen appliance allows you to enjoy traditional South African cuisine with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Try it today to experience the rich, authentic flavors of South Africa, and I promise, you will really enjoy getting vetkoeked!
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Need
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The Vetkoek (Donuts)
- 2 eggs
- 30 Grams Yeast-fresh or 2 tsp dried
- 1 Teaspoon raw caster sugar BUY
- 250 Grams whole milk BUY
- 60 Grams butter BUY
- 1 Teaspoon pink salt flakes BUY
- 600 Grams bakers or strong flour
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) for frying BUY
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Curry Filling
- 1 brown onion halved
- 1 dried chilli, soaked in boiling water and drained
- 4 - 5 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Landsdale Curry Powder Recipe
- 1 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
- 2 small carrots, roughly chopped
- 1 small apple, quartered
- 400 Grams beef mince (mince is traditional, I used strips as that was what I had in the fridge!)
- 1 x 400g Tin diced tomatoes
- 50 Grams Fermented Tomato Ketchup or purchased ketchup Recipe
- 1 Handful frozen peas
- 1-2 Pinches pink salt flakes cracked pepper to taste BUY
- 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
Do
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Place eggs, yeast, sugar, and milk into Thermomix bowl and warm 2 min/37ºC/speed 3.
- 2
Add salt and flour and mix 15 sec/speed 6.
- 3
Knead 3 min/dough setting/Interval. Tip onto floured Silpat mat and form into tight ball. Wrap and refrigerate for a slow rise for 6-7 hours. (Do this in the morning, leave it and make at night for a dinner.)
- 4
If you prefer, or forget, you can still do this with a more traditional quick risen dough, simply leave out of fridge to rise and proceed with recipe once dough has doubled.
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Roll dough into a large rectangle around the thickness of your finger. Cut into smaller rectangles, either long hot dog bun size or smaller more square shapes.
- 6
Heat oil to 165-170ºC and fry 1 or 2 vetkoeks at a time until golden on all sides. This is generally a minimum of 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Curry Filling;
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Place onion, chilli, garlic, curry powder, turmeric and oil into Thermomix bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 6. Sauté 5 min/Varoma/speed soft.
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Add carrot and apple and chop 3 sec/speed 4.
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Add meat, tomatoes and sauce and cook 20 min/90ºC/Reverse/speed soft.
- 11
Scrape down sides of bowl and cook 10 min/80ºC/Reverse/speed soft
- 12
Add peas and seasoning to taste and stir through 10 sec/Reverse/speed soft. Allow to rest in Thermomix for at least 10 minutes (while you cook your donuts) before scooping into hot Vetkoeks!
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Whilst still hot, slice in half, fill with curry or fillings of choice.
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Wrap in paper or a sturdy napkin and eat immediately. (No knives and forks allowed!)
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
