Koeksister facts for kids
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Region or state | South Africa |
| Main ingredients | Dough, sugar syrup |
A koeksister is a yummy sweet treat from South Africa. It's a traditional Afrikaner dessert made from fried dough. After frying, the dough is soaked in a sweet syrup or honey.
There's also a different version called a koesister. This one is made by the Cape Malay community. It's a fried ball of dough rolled in shredded coconut.
The name "koeksister" comes from the Dutch word "koek." This word generally means a sweet pastry made with wheat flour. It's also where the English word "cookie" comes from! The "sister" part might come from a story. It's said that two sisters braided their doughnuts together. Then they dipped them in syrup. Another idea is that "sis" sounds like the sizzling noise the dough makes when it's fried.
What is a Koeksister Like?
Koeksisters are made by frying strips of braided dough in hot oil. Right after frying, the hot dough is put into very cold sugar syrup. This makes them extra special.
A koeksister has a golden, crunchy outside. The inside is full of liquid syrup. They are very sticky and super sweet. Many people say they taste a bit like honey.
Koeksisters in Culture
Koeksisters are more than just a dessert. They are an important part of Afrikaner traditions. In the town of Orania, there is even a monument shaped like a koeksister!
This monument reminds people of a special tradition. In the past, Afrikaner communities would bake koeksisters. They would then sell them to raise money. This money helped to build churches and schools.
Images for kids
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A shop in Cape Town that makes and sells koeksisters.
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The Koeksister Monument in Orania, South Africa.
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See also
In Spanish: Koeksuster para niños
