Cheesy Tomato Vetkoek
Fluffy fried bread pillows stuffed with melted cheese and spiced tomato filling. A South African street-food favorite that's crispy outside, pillowy inside, ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add water and stir until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
In another bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Heat neutral oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until it shimmers (about 350°F if you have a thermometer).
Step 4
Divide dough into 8 portions, flatten each into a disk, stuff with 2 tbsp cheese and 1 tbsp tomato filling, seal edges, and shape into a ball.
Step 5
Carefully slide vetkoek into hot oil in batches. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
Step 6
Serve hot with extra cheese and remaining tomato filling on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet (10-inch+)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer (optional but recommended)
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