Best Gatsby Sandwich Recipe
Gatsby is Cape Town’s signature sandwich consisting of a crusty, toasted roll that is stuffed with bologna slices, French fries, ketchup, lettuce, and hot piri-piri sauce.The sandwich is so big that it is usually sliced into four portions, and it can easily feed several people.
The Gatsby sandwich recipe originated in 1976 in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town.Food shop owner Rashaad Pandy wanted to serve a quick but filling meal to workers helping him renovate his store.
He filled a large round loaf with “slap chips” (South-African-style chips with vinegar), polony sausage, and achaar and cut this into wedges.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 cups thick-cut French fries
1 French Baguette, split and toasted
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 eggs
ketchup
1 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumbers, sliced
1/4 yellow onion, sliced
6 oz roast beef deli meat or another type of meat
4 slices American cheese
1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE BEST GATSBY SANDWICH RECIPE
Preheat the oven to 400 f.Cook the french fries in the oven or fry in oil for 20 minutes or until done. Remove and set aside for later use.Cut the french bread lengthwise and put it into the oven to toast. Remove and set aside for later use.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, and cook the eggs to the desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside for later use.Arrange the french fries on the bottom half, and then cover with the ketchup and hot sauce
Lay the tomato slices, onion slices, and cucumber slices on top of the fries. Lay the roast beef evenly across the top.Lay the eggs, cheese, and top with lettuce then cover with the top half of the roll.Slice the sandwich into 4 even pieces and serve with a tropical smoothie.
HERE ARE MORE SOUTH AFRICAN RECIPES YOU CAN ENJOY
RECIPE VIDEO
MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE,BUT BY EVERY WORD(JESUS) THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.kjv
Ingredients
2 cups thick-cut French fries
1 French Baguette, split and toasted
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 eggs
ketchup
1 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumbers, sliced
1/4 yellow onion, sliced
6 oz roast beef deli meat
4 slices American cheese
1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 f.Cook the french fries in the oven or fry in oil for 20 minutes or until done. Remove and set aside for later use.Cut the french bread lengthwise and put it into the oven to toast. Remove and set aside for later use.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, and cook the eggs to the desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside for later use.Arrange the french fries on the bottom half, and then cover with the ketchup and hot sauce
- Lay the tomato slices, onion slices, and cucumber slices on top of the fries. Lay the roast beef evenly across the top.Lay the eggs, cheese, and top with lettuce then cover with the top half of the roll.Slice the sandwich into 4 even pieces and serve with a tropical smoothie.
Did You Make This Recipe?
How you went with my recipes? Tag me on Instagram at @agameals.
Ingredients
2 cups thick-cut French fries
1 French Baguette, split and toasted
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 eggs
ketchup
1 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumbers, sliced
1/4 yellow onion, sliced
6 oz roast beef deli meat
4 slices American cheese
1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 f.Cook the french fries in the oven or fry in oil for 20 minutes or until done. Remove and set aside for later use.Cut the french bread lengthwise and put it into the oven to toast. Remove and set aside for later use.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, and cook the eggs to the desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside for later use.Arrange the french fries on the bottom half, and then cover with the ketchup and hot sauce
- Lay the tomato slices, onion slices, and cucumber slices on top of the fries. Lay the roast beef evenly across the top.Lay the eggs, cheese, and top with lettuce then cover with the top half of the roll.Slice the sandwich into 4 even pieces and serve with a tropical smoothie.