Vetkoek (, ) is a traditional

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fried dough bread. The vetkoek forms a part of South African culture. It is similar to the Caribbean

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, the Dutch ''oliebol'', and the Mexican ''sopaipillas''. It is also known by the Xhosa language, Xhosa and Zulu language, Zulu name ''igwinya'' (plural ''magwinya''). 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. Vetkoeks are also often made alongside a curry Minced beef, mince, which is stuffed inside. Vetkoek is commonly sold at family-owned Take-out, takeaway restaurants and African festivals and cultural events. Vetkoek is a popular meal for many people living in South Africa where it is served plain or with a filling and is hot and is sold by a wide variety of small trading businesses, Hawker (trade), hawkers at Taxicab stand, taxi ranks, Vendor, roadside vendors, and fast food shops located throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

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