Recipe of the day: Steak and chakalaka gatsby

The steak and chakalaka gatsby is a vibrant fusion of South African flavours, combining succulent steak with the bold, spicy zing of chakalaka.

This legendary sandwich, famous in Cape Town, offers a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo.

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Method

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chips, and soaked in water
• 2 Tbsp canola oil 
• 410g chakalaka
• ¼ green, ¼ red and ¼ yellow bell peppers, sliced
• 1 Tbsp chutney 
• 1 tsp Paprika, 2 tsp bbq spice, 1 tsp onion powder 
• 2 full French baguettes, cut in half 
• Salt and pepper
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves 
• 4 Tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
• 2 thin slices of sirloin steak or porterhouse steak 
• Canola oil, for deep frying the chips

Method

In a pan, heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add in bell peppers, all the seasoning, then stir and fry for 3-4 minutes. 

Add in chakalaka and stir. Add chutney and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes. Keep it aside.

Season the steak with salt, pepper, and BBQ seasoning. In a pan, add oil and pan-fry the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side (medium rare) or until cooked to your liking. Place the steak on a chopping board and allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it.

Heat the oil in a medium pot over high heat.

Drain the potato chips and pat them dry with a kitchen cloth.

Once the oil is hot, drop the raw potato chips into the oil and deep-fry for 10-15 minutes or until the chips are golden and tender.

Remove the fried chips with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper towel-lined dish.

Spread the loaf with mayonnaise on one side.

Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, chips, sliced steak, and chakalaka. 

Recipe supplied by koo.co.za

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