Vetkoek sliders with spicy curry sauce and chicken pops


Prep time
40min

Cook time
30min

Serves
5
These vetkoek stuffed with saucy chicken pops are the ultimate snack with a local twist.
Ingredients:
For the vetkoek- 1 1⁄2 cups (375ml) lukewarm water
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) yeast
- 2 cups (500ml) cake flour
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) salt
- 4 cups (1L) cooking oil
- 500g frozen crumbed chicken pops
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) medium curry powder
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) crushed garlic
- 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 carrot, cut into chucks
- 1 cup (250ml) of water
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Prepare the vetkoek: Add yeast to water and stir, set aside to activate for 10-15 minutes
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar and salt together
- Create a well in the centre and gradually add the yeast and water mixture while mixing
- The dough will be very sticky. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pot or pan over medium to low heat.
- When the dough is ready, with oily hands, knock the air out and start sizing the vetkoek by pushing it through your thumb and index finger like a fist and push the vetkoek into the hot cooking oil.
- Fry for about 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy
- Place on a paper towel to cool down and absorb the oil.
- Cook frozen crumbed chicken pops according to package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare the curry sauce: In a medium pot, heat cooking oil and add onions, garlic and curry powder. Cook until the onions are soft.
- Add red pepper and carrots, season with salt and pepper, add water and cover to simmer until the pepper and carrots are soft.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
- Return to the pot and reduce for 5-6 minutes until the sauce is slightly thick; add more liquid if necessary.
- Assemble: Cut vetkoeks in the middle and spread curry sauce onto the vetkoek and add pops inside. Top with fresh onion and chilies and enjoy!