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#WFD – Spicy Mince & Beans with Vetkoek
Try this delicious recipe known for being a favourite in South Africa.
POLOKWANE – A vetkoek is a SOuth African favourite in many households, whether you eat it plain or with butter or jam, it is a treat for all.
Adding mince creates a delicious meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
FOR THE VETKOEK:
- 1.5 warm water
- 10ml instant yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 5 cups cake flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- oil for frying
FOR THE MINCE:
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp rajah medium curry powder
- 400g beef mince
- 1 tinned baked beans in tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Robertsons Mixed Herbs
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 Knorrox Beef Stock Cube
- 2 x tbsp KNORR Rich Beef & Tomato Soup
Method
TO MAKE THE VETKOEK:
- Stir the sugar into the water and add the yeast
- Sieve the cake flour and salt into a bowl
- Add the oil to the yeast mixture
- Mix the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon
- Work into a soft dough adding more flour if needed
- Turn the dough onto a surface and knead for 10 minutes until elastic and not sticky
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place
- Turn dough onto a surface, knock back, flatten and cut into 6cm square pieces
- Deep fry until golden brown
TO MAKE THE MINCE:
- In a pan, fry the onion and green pepper in oil until soft
- Add the Rajah Medium Curry Powder and fry lightly until cooked through
- Add the mince and fry until it is well browned
- Add baked beans, Robertsons Mixed Herbs and water, stir well, bring to the boil and then allow to simmer for 15 minutes
- Just before the dish is done, mix the Knorr Rich Beef & Tomato Soup with 4 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste, then add it to the pot and allow to simmer for 2 minutes stirring continuously until thickened
- Serve with hot vetkoek
This recipe was provided by What’s for Dinner.
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