Cheesy Chili Crisp Vetkoek
Crispy fried dough pillows stuffed with melted cheese and topped with fiery chili crisp—South African street food meets viral snack. Ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then add warm water and stir until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers and a drop of dough sizzles on contact, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Divide dough into 4 balls, then flatten each into a thin oval. Stuff each with a handful of cheddar, fold, and seal edges.
Step 4
Fry vetkoeks 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and puffed. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Step 5
Dollop sour cream on each vetkoek, drizzle generously with chili crisp, and scatter cilantro over the top.
Step 6
Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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