The word koeksister derives from the Dutch word koekje which translates to "cookie". There are two popular versions of this South African syrup-coated doughnut: an Africaner version which is a twisted or braided shape (like a plait) and a Cape Malay version which is a spicy treat finished off with a sprinkling of coconut. It;s prepared by deep-frying plaited dough rolls in hot oil, then dunking them into ice-cold syrup. Koeksisters are very sticky, sweet and taste like honey.
You can read more about the koeksister here
I decided to do this post in reply to Gaelyn (Geogypsy) who spotted the packet of koeksisters which I'd bought from the church bazaar. Angus and Amanda visited us on Sunday afternoon and we all enjoyed a couple of koeksisters with tea.
Here's wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
they look yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you. These are so yummy. If I got into cooking I'd grow fat eating koeksisters.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful to have with tea!
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly very good, but not for me, too sweet !
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is absolutely watering now. These look like proper "juicy" koeksisters.
ReplyDeletethey look lovely although i don't think very healthy for the cholesterol!
ReplyDeleteHello Jo, looks delicious! I wish I could taste one now! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteyum yum yum bring them on... sounds even better than doughnuts
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious, but I think I put on 5 pounds just looking at it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the General Tso's Chicken I get at the mall. I'm sure it doesn't taste the same.
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