South African Gatsby Sandwich
A hearty Cape Town street sandwich loaded with fried potato matchsticks, sliced meat, and tangy sauce on a half loaf. One hand-held meal that feeds 2–4 people.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 3 whole potatoes, medium
- ½ lb beef, sliced thin
- ¼ lb chicken sausage or ham, sliced
- 1 whole half loaf white bread or baguette
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp hot sauce or peri-peri sauce
- 4 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into thin matchsticks, about 1/8 inch thick. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry completely.
- 2
Mix mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add potato matchsticks in a single layer and fry until golden and crispy, stirring once halfway, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Transfer potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 5
In the same skillet, sear beef slices 60 seconds per side without moving—they should be caramelized at the edges. Remove to a plate.
- 6
Add sausage or ham slices to the skillet and warm through, about 2 minutes. Remove to the plate with beef.
- 7
Slice the bread lengthwise. Spread sauce mixture on both halves generously.
- 8
Layer fried potatoes, beef, and sausage inside the bread. Press gently to compress.
- 9
Slice in half and serve immediately while potatoes are still warm and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or frying pan
- cutting board
- sharp chef's knife
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- slotted spatula or tongs
- serrated bread knife
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