Vetkoek

Amagwinya also known as vetkoek (/ˈfɛtkʊk/, Afrikaans: [ˈfɛtkuk]) is a traditional South African fried dough bread. It is similar to the Caribbean Johnny cake, the Dutch oliebol, and the Mexican sopaipillas.[1]

Vetkoek

Vetkoek filled with ground beef
Alternative names	Vetkoek In Afrikaans
Type	Bread
Course	Main course
Place of origin	South Africa
Main ingredients	Dough Savoury filling: minced beef
Variations	Polony, Chips, Cheese(Cheddar) and Atchar
Cookbook: Vetkoek   Media: Vetkoek

A vetkoek topped with a piece of polony

The word vetkoek literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans. It is similar in shape to a doughnut without a hole, and is made with a yeast dough. In a traditional South African braai, or barbecue, vetkoek may be served alongside boerewors. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family-owned takeaway restaurant and African festivals and cultural events.

Vetkoek is also called amagwinya and is a popular meal for many people living in South African where it is served plain or with a filling and is hot and is sold by a wide variety of Small Trading Businessess, hawkers at taxi ranks, roadside vendors, and fast food shops located throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.