HOW TO MAKE FATIMA SYDOW'S KOESISTERS - PART 1

Koesisters is a firm favourite in Cape Malay Cuisine. It's a must-have on a Sunday morning with a delicious milky cup of tea or coffee. This is my version of the Cape Malay Koesister that's been passed down from my mom to me. Enjoy!
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Rest in peace Mrs Fatima. Thank you for your recipes.❤

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R.I.P Fatima. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. 💔🙏🥲

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This is the one I follow ❤ RIP Fatima. You made my heart happy with your recipes.🎉

[@esmeraldaloock8072]

Hi Fatima my naam is Esmeralda. Ek was werkloos maar vandat ek jou videos begin kyk het,het my hele lewe verander. Ek bly in n olek waar ek nou elke dag bak vir iemand wat nog nooit n koek of vetkoek gebak het nie. Jy het my lewe verander. Jy is n super ster. Live Tima

[@southwegianofazanochine6114]

Dear Fatima. Your voice makes me feel at home with that wonderful SA humor, now I live in Norway doing my PhD and I keep making your food so I can feel at home. My family in SA always made Norwegian food when we celebrated our heritage, now that I am in Norway , I find myself craving South African food and your channel is a Gold Mine of all my favourites. I just love it. When people ask me what do South Africans eat besides braai, I just say go to your channel! Love it! Love it! Love it! It was only when I lived in Stellenbosch that I tried Cape Malay Koeksisters and I can never go back to the standard kind. Making them right now!

[@Naturesbenefits]

Whenever I feel like eating koeksisters, this is the recipe I always come to. I am from SA, currently in China and this always makes me and my family feel close to home,when eating it😊 Thank you Fatina🌹

[@Aliciad898]

Thank you for sharing this recipe, I tried my Moms recipe last week and it came out so delicious, I cried the whole time making it because it was the first time I made it alone since my mum passed away a year ago. I even cried when I took my first bite and it tasted just like hers. Seeing you make them, made my heart feel lighter 💕🤗

[@doriettetalanda7856]

Hi please tell me for how long must the syrup cook?

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[@donnaevans8067]

My sister tried this recipe and now this is the only one she uses. She said she is tossing out all the other recipes cause your one is perfection . Thanks so much . 😆😆

[@ewalddiedericks2819]

Thank you so much for this little taste from home! - from a homesick Capetonian in Perth

[@angiehoskins1466]

I am in Australia and think that our flour may be slightly different to South African flour. The 550ml of liquid is too much for our flour I adjusted it slightly, the result was perfect. Thanks so much Fatima. You are such a star. I simply love you site.

[@nawhaal2069]

Love this. Love the way it was done. So authentic. Feel like I’m in my aunty’s kitchen. No music overlay- such a relief. All about the build! Shukran

[@marianrheinicke4875]

Hi Fatima. I previously didn't have the confidence to make koesisters, and when I watched your recipe, I became excited to try it out. I'm pleased to say I made my first batch of koesisters today! Your recipe and method is amazing. Feeling super proud of myself :-) thanks again.

[@natashab1220]

I made your Koesisters Fatima. And they were amazing. Just like I remember when I was young. Standing outside the unties house with mummies bakkie smelling the delicious aroma, in my pajama’s on a Sunday morning. Whether you joled late or not, koesisters you queued for! Thank you. Making another batch this weekend. Gotta teach my millennials and they loving it.

[@jtgphotography7469]

where did you purchase the aniseed from

[@LyallvanderLinde]

@@jtgphotography7469 a spice shop. some of these ingredients you won't find in a spar, pnp, checkers etc.

[@jtgphotography7469]

@@LyallvanderLinde Thank You

[@lavenderloco]

Cape Malay Koesister Recipe Dry Ingredients 5 cups cake flour 3 tablespoons aniseed 2 and a half tablespoons of ground cinnamon 10grams of yeast 1 tablespoon of ground ginger 1 tablespoon of ground cardamon mixed with a little bit of ground dry naartjie/tangerine peel which is optional 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 1 quarter cup granulated sugar preferably castor sugar (Mix these all together excluding the sugar, mix sugar with wet ingredients to dissolve because it's granulated and not castor sugar) Wet Ingredients 300ml water 250ml milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg beaten(aside) guess extra large (Mix wet ingredients with the dry mix through don't worry if it sticks to hands when done mixing wash hands and take a little oil and oil the dough, clingwrap and set in warm place to rise after dough has double in size take out the bowl onto a floured surface and make balls not big balls cause they will rise again. Start frying in vegetable oil or sunflower oil when syrup is done. Fry until golden or as you like.. Take out and let dry on kitchen towel to drain excess oil.) The Syrup 3 cups of water 3 cups of granulated sugar 3 sticks cinnamon 6 cardamon pods 6 dried or fresh naartjie/tangerine peels(optional) (All together in a big pot until boiling turn heat down to medium low. Take the koesisters and let them steep in the syrup for about 3 mins. Take out and cover with dessicated coconut. Let it cool a bit and enjoy with a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate) Side Notes Dough should always be sticky not smooth for a lovely airy koesister. Put a small piece of the dough in pot to see if oil is ready... when dough comes up immediately you know the oil is ready. She had 10 pieces in her pot. But take note she had a big pot, you don't want to overcrowd your pot because you can actually cool down the oil temperature... Every time you add a new batch to the syrup add 3tablespoons of water. When the bubbles get to much in the syrup you need more water.. so add water. 😉😇😊💝

[@adennis1000]

Thank you!!

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Lavondre Van Eden thanks

[@lavenderloco]

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[@lavenderloco]

@@adennis1000 no biggy.. mp😊😇

[@vanessaamos2278]

Thank for this detailed recipe much appreciated 👌

[@sallym1179]

going to be making this every day - with love from Moscow, Russia

[@africanadage852]

A warning!! Your tastebuds will always be demanding more from the moment you finish eating one.

[@michellebooysen7837]

Hi Fatima, thank you for creating this KZbin channel I love everything you make😊 can't wait to try this recipe!!

[@desireehare2807]

Hello amazing woman! I tried this koeksister recipe and it was perfect! Amazing! Just right! And now my son has bragged all over town and taking orders. I suggested he makes it cos it's so easy. Thank you again.

[@lindathorne2465]

You are simply the best. Love your recipes. You explain so nicely and is easy to understand. Well done!!!

[@naidsintheworld]

I was so homesick over this weekend so yesterday I tried this recipe. So easy and tasted like home. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@tanyabooysen3958]

Hi,the best ever....memories to cherish and money in my pocket during these trying times thanks so much.

[@melachieng8527]

I made these for thanksgiving here in the US and they were soooo good!! Thank you aunty Fatima we love your recipes

[@shareluv7]

Hi there Fatima. Wow....thanks a million. This is the best, most honest demo I got after asking around for years for this recipe. Bless you. Salaams to you.

[@sharonmay8891]

I made this today, my family loved it! Thank you Fatima! 💟

[@beverleybuys402]

Hi Fatima I tried your recipe and it came out better than the last time I made it from another recipe. I love how you explain everything so in detail. For example the fact that when the bubbles get smaller or less then the koeksister are ready. Never knew that. Thank you so much dear. You will definitely be my go to for any future bakes 😋

[@vanessaamos2278]

Hi Fatima, I tried ur recipe and it came out beyond yummy💙 , This was my first attempt ! Thank you so much! My lockdown just became bearable , New Zealand

[@muhammadameenaboo7816]

JazaakAllaah Khair and Shukran Faatima for the lovely recipe. I'm from CT and have tried many CAPE Malay Koesisters recipes over the years, so I can honestly say that this is the best one I've tried thus far!💯

[@nomjelomakeleni9688]

Ahh the nostalgia. Used to eat these all the time back in high school, will definitely be making them!

[@tatumsullaphen5820]

Found this recipe last year and I have been making it ever since, wonderful recipe🤗

[@jaysonleroux292]

Made my first batch today and it came out brilliant! Thanks Fatima 👍🏼

[@fazlinrylands9888]

Just tried it 2day,nd my husband just loved it at iftaar ,love th texture 🙏

[@dianecarver3585]

Your giggle is everything... thanks for the recipe

[@fadielthedragon]

Hi my Aunty! congrats on the channel & thank you for the videos...easy to follow along. keep them coming!

[@DinasFoodStory]

Can’t wait to try this! It’s a little bit like a cross between a doughnut & gulab jamun! 😍😍

[@prabashgordon9091]

Omg!! You are so awesome!! Thank you for teaching us.

[@kauthartobias9159]

I tried this recipe and it was absolutely amazing😍i never knew i could make koesisters😅

[@charltonwilliams1640]

One of the best koeksister recipes. Thanks alot.

[@suri8k247]

omw. I tried this recipe now. I am so proud of myself. thank you for sharing .

[@aarifahismail4766]

I made this today. 😍 it came out so soft and so delicious 😢🤗 Shukran for the recipe ❤

[@tasneemabrahams7492]

I love your videos, once I tried your snowball recipe for eid and now my whole family loves it:-) 💝

[@wasieladollieh5341]

The same like my late mom use to make ,,she use sell on a Sunday morning Alhamdulillah the best

[@fahiemadavids1332]

I cannot cook or bake to save my life, but I thought I would give it a try, and to my surprise, it came out right! Thank you so much Fatima, your recipes and videos are amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fatima-purposefullybeautif5950]

I've been looking for a copy of a koeksister recipe that my grandmother used to make and this sounds like it. I was a kid and didn't really take much notice. Now I miss them and I'm sorry I wasn't more attentive. Shukran for this

[@colleen19711]

Just made this.... Oh my word it came perfect 👌🏻 I was so tempted to add flour but the sticky dough fried off so beautiful. First time to make koeksisters from scratch ever 😁 Thank you Fatima

[@levonatobias9153]

I tried it and I like it!!well done Tina you know your stuff.

[@berenicemooi4413]

I will be trying this on the weekend! Can't wait! Thanks for this! Your giggle is too adorable 🤭

[@berenicemooi4413]

I made them. They were incredible!

[@shirinkamdar1933]

Hi Fatima u sure are a mastercook😊love your recipes I tried your butternut soup some time back was yummy luscious today I tried your 5 cup koeksister recipe for ifthaar yummy was just perfect ..thank you for sharing

[@raeloupied6193]

Narchie… lol. Tangerine peel… lekker. Thank you from the USA. I made your rooti recipe today. Love you sister. Cheers.

[@TammieFleming510]

Blessings Fatima! Lady T recommended you!!! Thanks for such a wonderful channel....love the recipes

[@feeroezaharnold7810]

Fatimah this is a fantastic recipe. I tried many and failed. This one is awesome. Shukran so much

[@firozaafgan343]

too perfect jazakallah I'm going to share it with families superb non flop recipe I love u sister

[@LyallvanderLinde]

I made it today, although I forgot to add the cinnamon, still came out lovely and delicious. Thanks aunty!

[@foodwardrobe7281]

Nicely done your recipe 👍❤️ I must it. Thanks 💯❣️

[@esthercapriello6694]

Yoh for the first time I got it perfect.after watching your video. I remember the Aunty down the road selling them lekker dark. Thank you Fatima😍👌

[@gailtshehla8760]

I like your simple Capetonian explanation. Very easy for me to understand. ..Thank you girlfriend 😃

[@abigailknox-leet6949]

Followed your recipe a few years ago ! Delicious!!!!!

[@sandradirks9775]

Yes so true Fatima have a leka lagie I love her cooking

[@sampien9811]

Love your giggle! 😂😂🥰

[@Aydrieyin6_]

Same here🇿🇦

[@fazilafazel4099]

Looks delicious and I was gona make tomorrow so definitely try your recipe,baie dankie,from the uk

[@whosyourbrad]

My grandmother was making me these all the time 😂😂❤️ sooooo good

[@antonettemeyer3801]

I've made the recipe a few times now and wanted say Thank you Fatima, 😊it's a winner! As Captonian living in Joburg, I missed our Sunday morning Koesisters and now thanks to you, we are enjoying our Sunday morning tradition again.

[@shameega123]

So much better with the videos 👌 shukran Fatima 😊

[@kimwilliams8164]

Just another fantastic recipe. RIP. ❤

[@haroldcraemer6908]

they are the best ever

[@SherwinBergens]

Love this thank you

[@gailtshehla8760]

Thank you so much FATIMA❤❤💋💋

[@mohamedsidiquebham1415]

Salaam Fatima - your content is just yummy and wholesome - makes me miss the Mother City so much. I love this recipe👌👌👌👍👍👍. For the future I would love to see you do Milk Tart as well as Malva Pudding. Keep it coming my sister!!! Wasalaam

[@yumnahamien4876]

Made this it's such a winner shukran

[@kashiefasalie6557]

im making this now. waiting for it to rise. i left it on the sink with the sun coming through the window to warm them. cant wait

[@muhammadameenaboo7816]

Thank you so my much Donna Evans for typing out the recipe. Going to try it out now. 😍😍😘

[@liamkurt88NYG]

This is another guide for us your content are all lovely spot on everytime you make food content

[@joanhenschel3511]

Yummy. The best ever

[@firdowskahn1158]

Best recipe ever😆💗

[@lindadaniels1617]

Going to make some the weekend. 😋❤️

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Your memory lives on❤❤

[@sak1339]

Wow! I miss this!

[@antoinettedewaal4543]

Oh yes... Found it.. Making this now.. 🤗☺️☺️☺️

[@DamnDemi]

Trying this tomorrow❤

[@bilalbadat6634]

What a beautiful of explaining

[@tilawatshah786]

ماشاءاللہ تبارک اللہ very nice

[@edim9444]

Hi Fatima, I got up this morning an made you recipe. And I'm happy that I now know what makes your Koesisters dark brown . 🙏😁 Baking it off now 💓

[@trevorrooskrans8965]

Love it. Thanks for sharing Fatima. Love it. What’s best for koesister. Margarine or butter.

[@MsUri26]

Love yur videos, yur laugh is so cute. Miss the S.A food. Lots of Love from Australia 🥰🤩😘

[@KoritsuRonin]

Thank you so much for sharing, I’ve tried this recipe and love it.. is so simple and Delicious. Fatima, do you know how to make the the ones with mash potatoes in the recipe? My mom used to make it but for the life of me I can’t seem to find it anywhere and when I ask about it I always get a strange look 👀 from people.

[@debbiejeposa7485]

Lovely, will try, reminds me of my student nursing days, Sunday mornings, going off night duty at Groote Schuur walking to Salt River train station to catch the train home. I would collect them fresh and still from the little take away shops on my way❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mvubo]

Reminds me of my school days in Athlone. Had to swing by the Golden Dish for this. Or the Grand Parade stalls. In joburg here. Your story and Fatima are making me homesick.😥

[@theelusiveme7643]

Doing this this weekend

[@shafekawaggie4879]

Salaam Fatima. I never felt confident enough to make a koesister but after watching your videos i tried it and my family raved about it. I am wanting to sell them in these trying times and wanted to know if you could share your 8 cup or ten cup recipe please. I would greatly appreciate it. I really enjoy your videos and have made quite a few of your recipes which are always a hit with the family and I always learn something new from you. All the very best to you and lots of barakah and gheir In Sha Allah.

[@kylzcurl4107]

Joh thanks for sharing. Ek wag lankal vir die video❤️. Kan nie wag om te maak nie!😁😁

[@francesmalisa5941]

THANK YOU FOR sharing

[@lforce1298]

Dankie tog, nou kan ek hierdie mislike weer behandel. Liefde van Ireland af🇮🇪❤️

[@desiliebenberg5925]

My mom added mashed potatoes to her recipe- I thought that was the cape recipe. Anyone can tell me more. Thanks. But I am going to try this recipe- new sub

[@abigailknox-leet6949]

Desi LIEBENBERG I followed her instructions that she shared on FB and potatoes were used as well

[@shireenplzsayinenglishmusa2384]

Aslmwklm jazakulkah your recipes r excellent Shireen East London Allah reward u

[@iasiabebeseedat5826]

Helo nice to see my childhood fatcakes...i used to eat thm daily .we used to buy in school.a lady wh ws caring fr cleaning school sh lived at th school .sh sold.everyday an made a.living....i dint kno i wil find tis i.n utube..thnks fr sharing sister FATIMAH..

[@Fluffy-777]

Hello, thanks! This is yummy! How long can the dough last in the fridge for?

[@aashiqah7425]

If you have the koeksister spice mix how much tsps would you use?

[@natashacampbell3231]

Thank you for the recipe. Just a suggestion, can you please show the list of ingredients before the video tutorial starts. Then we can just take a screen shot to get our ingredients ready and measured out.🤗

[@lavenderloco]

I did the list just check my comment

[@shanaazjacobs4549]

Yummy 😋

[@ridhaalee5832]

Was super nice

[@rashmemahabeer5486]

Lovely recipe....i used only milk and wanted to know if that's the reason why some of koeksisters cracked

[@foziekhan1515]

Slmz Fathima, just one question, can I make the dough and freeze it, and use when required.

[@zoeseale7854]

Can you use the normal aniseed spice instead of the seeds? Will it make a difference? Fatima sydow cooks