Bobotie Vetkoek Bites

For the Bobotie Mince:

• 30ml (2 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Signature Olive Oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 10ml (2 tsp) curry powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 500g Food Lover’s Beef Mince
• 30ml (2 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Chutney
• 60ml (1/4 cup) raisins
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Vetkoek:

• 10ml (2 tsp) instant dry yeast
• 15ml (1 Tbsp) sugar
• 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm water
• 750ml (3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• Frying oil

For the Bobotie Mince:

• In a medium sized pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic, curry powder, and bay leaf and sauté for another 5 minutes.
• Add the mince and cook until browned. Add the chutney, raisins, and seasoning. Set aside.

For the Vetkoek:

• In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water and allow to sit for 8 – 10 minutes or until foamy.
• Add the flour and salt and stir until well combined. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 7 – 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a clean dish cloth and allow to proof for 45 minutes to an hour or util doubled in size.

For the Stuffed Vetkoek:

• Divide the dough into 15 balls. Roll and flatten each dough ball gently in your hand and spoon 7.5 ml (1/2 Tbsp) of the bobotie mince mixture into the middle of the dough. Fold the dough over the mince and seal the dough together to create a ball. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
• Heat a large pot with frying oil and fry the stuffed vetkoek balls for 3 -5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on kitchen towel.
• Serve warm with chutney on the side to dip.