Vetkoek (, ) is a traditional South African fried dough bread. The vetkoek forms a part of South African culture. It is similar to the Caribbean

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, the Dutch '' oliebol'', and the Mexican '' sopaipillas''. It is also known by the

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and Zulu name ''igwinya'' (plural ''magwinya''). The word ''vetkoek'' literally means "fat cake" in

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. It is similar in shape to a

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without a hole, and is made with a yeast dough. Vetkoeks are also often made alongside a curry

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, which is stuffed inside. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family-owned

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restaurants and

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n festivals and cultural events. Vetkoek is a popular meal for many people living in

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where it is served plain or with a filling and is hot and is sold by a wide variety of small trading businesses, hawkers at taxi ranks, roadside vendors, and

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shops located throughout South Africa,

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and

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A typical recipe
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