South Africa
What is normally served with a vetkoek?
Doughnut
Regional variations. South Africa. In South Africa, an Afrikaans variation known as the "koeksister" is popular. Another variation, similar in name, is the Cape Malay "koesister" being soaked in a spiced syrup and coated in coconut. It has a texture similar to more traditional doughnuts as opposed to the Afrikaans variety. A further variation is the "vetkoek", which is also dough deep fried in oil. It is served with mince, syrup, honey or jam.