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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
350kcal
7gProtein
58gCarbs
9gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Vetkoek
How to order / say it
Say it
Vetkoek — [fet-cook]
Order
I'd like a Vetkoek, please.
Locally
Ke kopa Vetkoek, tsweetswee.
Say locally
Fried dough, often filled with savory or sweet ingredients.
Why try it?
Vetkoek offers a versatile taste of Botswana's street food, beloved for its simplicity and customizable fillings, making it a staple at markets.
How it tastes
Crispy on the outside and soft within, Vetkoek can be enjoyed plain or stuffed with fillings. It offers a satisfying bite with a comforting, slightly oily richness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Introduced to Botswana via South African influence in the mid-20th century, Vetkoek has endeared itself to Gaborone locals as a popular, easy snack.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 2 cups flour
- 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
- 🌾 2 tsp yeast
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 🫒 for frying oil
Method
- 1 Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt with water for dough.
- 2 Let it rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape into balls and fry until golden brown.
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