There’s something magical about fried dough. Golden, pillowy, and warm, it’s a universal comfort food. In South Africa, this comfort comes in the form of vetkoek, or “fat cake,” a…
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If you’ve ever found yourself longing for the comforting aroma of bobotie baking in the oven or the crispy golden crunch of freshly made vetkoek, you’re not alone. For many…
For South African expats, nostalgia hits hard, especially when you’re miles away from the warm sun, familiar lingo, and the unmatched camaraderie of “home.” What better way to reconnect with…
South African street food is a delightful fusion of traditional South African food and fast food options. These South African takeaways offer a diverse range of flavors and cuisines. South…
At FinGlobal, the topic of tradition is often raised, especially with our clients who don’t want to become, for want of a better word, rootless. While emigration is exciting in…
Vetkoek, also known as ‘fat cakes,’ is, in our opinion, right at the top of the list of traditional South African foods. In fact, we at FinGlobal would go so…
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s bursting with South African style and flavour, the peppermint crisp doughnut is your “guy”. Okay, it’s not a guy; it’s just a…
You don’t get a treat more South African than vetkoek, but let’s talk about a more African version of the vetkoek that belongs to the Zulu culture; aMagwinya. What is…
South Africa is renowned for having a “rainbow cuisine” consisting of a wide variety of flavours. So much of South Africa’s food is “home cooking” made from recipes that have…
Vetkoek, directly translates as ‘Fat Cake’ and refers to the method of frying this delightful, much-loved South African snack in oil. Today, vetkoek feature prominently in both Afrikaans and Zulu…