Koeksuster

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A koeksuster or koeksister comes from the Dutch word koekje which is a diminutive of koek meaning "cake". It is a South African syrup-coated doughnut in a twisted or braided shape (like a plait). They are prepared by deep-frying dough in oil then dipping the fried dough into cold sugar syrup. They are best eaten cold. They are very sticky and sweet and taste like honey.

They are of Cape Malay in origin. The Afrikaner version is much more syrupy and crispy while the Cape Malay version's texture is more like that of a cake and spicier. There is also a difference in spelling.