Classic Gatsby Sandwich
South Africa's iconic stacked sandwich loaded with fried polony, beef, chicken, and crispy chips, all bound with spicy tomato and garlic sauce. A hearty handheld feast that's quick to assemble.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 745
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ½ loaf half-loaf white bread (about 12 inches)
- 150 g polony sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 100 g cooked beef, sliced thin
- 100 g cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
- 150 g frozen fries or crinkle-cut chips
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce (or ketchup)
- 2 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Slice the bread in half lengthwise to create two flat surfaces for assembly.
- 2
Stir together tomato sauce, minced garlic, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook polony slices 2–3 minutes per side until edges brown and crisp.
- 4
Spread tomato-garlic sauce generously on both bread halves.
- 5
Layer cooked beef and chicken on the bottom half, then top with fried polony.
- 6
Fry chips in the same skillet (with remaining 1 tbsp oil) 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring often.
- 7
Pile hot fries on top of the meat layer, then close the sandwich with the top bread half.
- 8
Wrap tightly in foil to hold everything together. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp bread knife
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon for stirring
- cutting board
- foil for wrapping
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