A colossal Cape Town sub roll stuffed with hot chips, masala steak, fried calamari or polony, drenched in sauce — a towering street food legend meant to be shared.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: paper wrapping
Garnishes: peri-peri sauce
Accompaniments: cold drink
Instructions
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1
Season steak slices with masala spice, salt, and pepper. Fry in hot oil until browned and cooked. Set aside.
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2
Deep-fry chips until golden and crispy. Drain and season with salt and vinegar.
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3
Split the long sub roll lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
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4
Layer lettuce, then hot chips, then masala steak, then sliced tomatoes.
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5
Drizzle generously with peri-peri sauce and a splash of vinegar.
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6
Wrap tightly in paper, cut into 4 portions, and serve immediately.
Did You Know?
The Gatsby was invented in 1976 by Rashaad Pandy in the Athlone area of Cape Town when he had leftover chips and steak — he stuffed them into a long roll and a legend was born.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- deep fryer
- large bread knife
- skillet
Garnishing
peri-peri sauce
Accompaniments
cold drink
The Story Behind Gatsby
The Gatsby sandwich was born on the Cape Flats in 1976 when shop owner Rashaad Pandy combined leftover hot chips and steak into a long roll to feed his workers. It became the iconic working-class street food of Cape Town, with variations including masala steak, calamari, and Vienna sausages.
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