
Everyday meals
Gatsby
A giant sandwich born in Durban, made from half a baguette generously filled with chips, lettuce, tomato and cold cuts, drizzled with hot sauce. A generous snack, to share or to eat alone as a full meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cook the chips in the oven or a frying pan until golden and crispy, then keep them warm.
- Cut the small loaf in half lengthways, without fully separating it, and open it carefully.
- Spread the inside with mayonnaise and ketchup, then add a thin layer of hot sauce.
- Lay down the lettuce, tomato slices, polony and cheddar in even layers.
- Add the very hot chips on top of the filling, then season with salt and pepper.
- Close the sandwich, press lightly and cut it into two or three pieces to share.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the polony with slices of smoked tofu or a vegetable patty.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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