How to pronounce Vetkoek

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈfɛtkuk/. In plain English letters that is FET-cook, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Vetkoek?

Vetkoek is a bread or pastry of South Africa. Where it comes from: All South Africa. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and beef. It tastes savory.

Where Vetkoek comes from

Vetkoek is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map.

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Food of South Africa

Dishes like Vetkoek in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Vetkoek:

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