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A '''Gatsby''' is a South African [[submarine sandwich]] typically sold as a foot-long sandwich sliced into four portions.<ref name="Weiss 2013"/> It is a popular sandwich in the [[Western Cape]] province,<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178"/> with many fast food and [[Take-out|takeaway]] restaurants, stores<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/> and food stands purveying them. One large sandwich may be shared among several people.<ref name="Weiss 2013"/> The Gatsby is also sometimes mistakenly referred to by the nickname AK{{nbhyph}}47, which is a variant of the sandwich made in Johannesburg, in part due to how it can be held in one's arm in a similar manner to the firearm.<ref name="Merwe 2013"/> It has been described as a "filling, budget meal", a standard menu item in [[Cape Town]] corner stores,<ref name="Weiss 2013"/> and as a significant part of the heritage and a cultural symbol of [[Cape Flats]], where it originated.<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/>
A '''Gatsby''' is a South African [[submarine sandwich]] consisting of a bread roll filled with [[French fries|chips (French fries)]] and a choice of fillings and sauces.<ref name="Weiss 2013"/> It originated in [[Cape Town]]<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/> and is popular throughout the [[Western Cape]] province.<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178"/> The sandwich is typically large and shared by several people.<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/><ref name="Weiss 2013"/>


== Recipe ==
Gatsby usually consist of long [[bread roll]]s cut lengthwise and opened up to form a sort of cradle which is filled with various fillings.<ref name="Weiss 2013"/><ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications"/> While the choice of filling in a Gatsby varies widely depending on customer preference and vendor, one standard item is usually hot chips, i.e., French fries<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications"/> or [[French fries#South Africa|slap chips]] (French fries with vinegar).<ref name="Saveur" /> Hot dog buns and [[roti]] flat bread are sometimes used, and it is typically prepared using a sauce,<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178" /> most commonly [[Pickles in India and Pakistan|achar]] or [[Piri piri#Piri piri sauce|piri piri]].<ref name="Saveur"/> They are typically a large-sized sandwich, and have been described as suitable for sharing among several people.<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/>
There is no standard recipe for a Gatsby, but it is usually offered in a long (one foot or more) French-style bread roll cut lengthwise.<ref name="Weiss 2013" /><ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications" /><ref name="Saveur" /> Other breads used may include [[hotdog bun|hot dog buns]] or [[roti]] flat breads,<ref>{{cite web|title=Rolled or on a roll? Cape Town's famous gatsby gets a new look|url=https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/pics-rolled-or-on-a-roll-cape-towns-famous-gatsby-gets-a-new-look-20210515|date=2021-05-15|website=news24.com|access-date=2021-09-11}}</ref> although a filled roti is usually referred to as a salomie.<ref>{{cite web|title=Salomie - Cape Town's favourite roti wrap|url=https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/salomie-cape-towns-favourite-roti-wrap/|date=2018-03-06|website=capetownetc.com|access-date=2021-09-11}}</ref> The sandwich is made large to be shared, usually four ways. The filling of a Gatsby comprises chips with any number of other ingredients such as meats, fish and eggs. Meat fillings may include [[Grilling|chargrilled]] [[steak]],<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications" /> [[spice mix|masala]] steak,<ref name="Weiss 2013" /> chicken, [[Bologna sausage|boloney sausage]], [[Vienna sausage]] and [[Kielbasa|Russian sausage]]. Fried or pickled fish,<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications" /> [[calamari]],<ref name="Kavonic 2015" /> [[curry]]<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178" /><ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications" /> and eggs are also frequently offered.<ref name="Kavonic 2015" /><ref name="Merwe 2013" /> The fillings are commonly dressed with [[Pickles in India and Pakistan|achar]] pickles or [[Piri piri#Peri peri sauce|peri peri sauce]].<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178" /><ref name="Saveur" />


Although the Gatsby is typically made with meat fillings, [[Veganism|vegan]] versions can be found that are usually made by substituting the meat with marinated [[soy]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-30|title=Vegan Grilled Soy Steaks with 3 Marinades|url=https://cheapandcheerfulcooking.com/vegan-grilled-soy-steaks-with-3-marinades/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Cheap And Cheerful Cooking|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Vegan Gatsby Sandwich|url=https://www.zuckerjagdwurst.com/en/recipes/vegan-gatsby-sandwich|access-date=2021-07-12|website=zuckerjagdwurst.com|language=en}}</ref> Healthier versions can also be found, using ingredients such as beans which are said to significantly reduce [[cholesterol]] and fat levels.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dynamics|first=Press Release, Issued by Lange 360 on behalf of Pharma|title='Gatsby' gets healthy makeover in Waterfront|url=https://www.news24.com/health24/Diet-and-nutrition/News/Gatsby-gets-healthy-makeover-in-Waterfront-20131008|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Health24|language=en-US}}</ref>
Different varieties of Gatsbys use meat ingredients such as [[Grilling|chargrilled]] [[steak]],<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications"/> [[spice mix|masala]] steak,<ref name="Weiss 2013"/> fresh or pickled [[Fish (food)|fish]],<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications"/> [[calamari]],<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/> [[chicken (food)|chicken]], [[Bologna sausage|polony]], [[curry]],<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178"/><ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications"/> [[Vienna sausage]], Russian sausage and [[Egg (food)|eggs]].<ref name="Kavonic 2015"/><ref name="Merwe 2013"/>


==History==
==History==
The Gatsby sandwich originated in the Cape Flats area of [[Cape Town]],<ref name="Kavonic 2015" /> where [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]] shop owner Rashaad Pandy was renovating a new location. He wanted to serve a quick but filling meal to his hired help, so he put South-African-style [[French fries|French Fries]] known colloquially as "slap chips," [[polony]] and [[achaar]] in a large round of bread and cut this into wedges. One of the workers, a gentleman who went by the moniker Froggy, upon tasting a piece of this sandwich, called it a "Gatsby smash," after the 1974 movie, ''[[The Great Gatsby (1974 film)|The Great Gatsby]]'', which had been shown recently at an Athlone cinema. The name stuck and Pandy subsequently offered the sandwich in the shop. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/gatsby-sandwich|title=The Story Behind One Of Cape Town's Favourite Foods: The Gatsby|website=www.capetownmagazine.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eatout.co.za/article/5-great-gatsbies-cape-town/|title=5 great gatsbys in Cape Town|date=2016-10-14|website=Eat Out|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/gatsby-sandwich-cape-town|title=The Late-Night Cape Town Sandwich Named After the Great Gatsby|website=Atlas Obscura|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/18419-gatsby-sandwich-cape-towns-most-beloved-food.html|title=Gatsby Sandwich: Cape Town's Most Beloved Food|last=Blignaut|first=Maryn|date=2018-10-24|website=Briefly|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sandwichtribunal.com/2016/05/just-how-great-is-a-gatsby/|title=Just How Great is a Gatsby?|last=Jim|date=2016-05-31|website=Sandwich Tribunal|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.food24.com/PartnerContent/history-of-cape-towns-quintessential-street-food-the-gatsby-20181204|title=History of Cape Town's quintessential street food - the Gatsby|date=2018-12-04|website=Food24|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref> It immediately became popular with locals. As the popularity grew, he contracted with a local bakery to provide a longer, French-style roll for the sandwich. This is ultimately the form which became hugely popular and eventually became one of South Africa's most well-known fast-foods.
The Gatsby sandwich originated in 1976 in [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]], in the [[Cape Flats]] area of Cape Town.<ref name="Kavonic 2015" /> 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. "Froggy", one of the workers, declared the sandwich a "Gatsby smash",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Richardson |first1=Heather |title=Cape Town's most famous fast food |url=http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20201130-cape-towns-most-famous-fast-food |publisher=BBC Travel |access-date=2020-12-03 |date=2020-12-01}}</ref> alluding to the movie ''[[The Great Gatsby (1974 film)|The Great Gatsby]]'' which had been screened at an Athlone cinema. The name stuck and Pandy subsequently offered the sandwich in his shop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/gatsby-sandwich|title=The Story Behind One of Cape Town's Favourite Foods: The Gatsby|website=capetownmagazine.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eatout.co.za/article/5-great-gatsbies-cape-town/|title=5 great gatsbys in Cape Town|date=2016-10-14|website=Eat Out|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref> The sandwich grew in popularity and was adjusted to use a long French-style roll. The gatsby sandwich is a popular hangover cure for [[Capetonian]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cape Town's Best Hangover Cures|url=https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/cape-town-s-best-hangover-cures|access-date=2021-08-28|website=Food & Wine|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Hangover Food Cures from Cape Town Restaurants {{!}} Babalas Remedies, Top Foods for Hangovers, Hungover Meals & Eating Out South Africa|url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/best-hangover-food|access-date=2021-08-28|website=capetownmagazine.com|language=en}}</ref>

Though nowadays the Gatsby takes on all shapes, combinations and sizes ensuring that you stay filled for less with the most popular being a fresh foot long sandwich with [[French fries]] (also known as slap chips in Cape Town) with the choice of polony, Vienna, Russian, chicken, fish or steak. As the Gatsby is a large, filling and cheap meal this practice has carried on in modern times with the Gatsby purveyed in full, half and quarter sizes. This practice of combining various combinations of food in a singular meal became popular all around Cape Town and continues to grow in popularity even amongst the wealthier patrons.


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File:Tastebud Shack 1.jpg|alt=A store in Cape Town, South Africa with signage for Gatsby sandwiches|A store in Cape Town, South Africa with signage for Gatsby sandwiches, 2014
File:Tastebud Shack 1.jpg|alt=A store in Cape Town, South Africa, with signage for Gatsby sandwiches|A store in Cape Town, South Africa with signage for Gatsby sandwiches, 2014
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==Events==
In October 2013, an event in Cape Town occurred at a waterfront where chefs prepared a Gatsby sandwich that was over {{convert|8|m|abbr=on}} long.<ref name="Merwe 2013"/> A focus of the event was, per its organizers, to create South Africa’s "first official heart-healthy Gatsby."<ref name="Merwe 2013"/> The sandwich was modified to increase fiber content and to lower sodium, saturated fat and total fat, making the sandwich more heart-healthy.<ref name="Merwe 2013"/> Pharma Dynamics sponsored the event.<ref name="Merwe 2013"/>


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Food|South Africa}}
{{portal|Food|South Africa}}
* [[Bunny chow]] – a South African fast food dish consisting of a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry
* [[Bunny chow]]—a South African fast-food dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry
* [[Chip butty]]—a French-fry sandwich from the United Kingdom
* [[Mitraillette]]—a French-fry sandwich from Belgium
* [[List of African dishes]]
* [[List of African dishes]]
* [[List of sandwiches]]
* [[List of sandwiches]]
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications">{{cite book | last=Lehman | first=A. | last2=Fodor's Travel Publications | first2=I.S. | title=Fodor's South Africa | publisher=Fodor's Travel Publications | series=Fodor's Gold Guides | year=2005 | isbn=978-1-4000-1366-1 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TJpLF6G5KJsC&pg=RA1-PA58 | page=1–PA58}}</ref>
<ref name="Lehman Fodors Travel Publications">{{cite book | last=Lehman | first=A. | title=Fodor's South Africa | publisher=Fodor's Travel Publications | year=2005 | isbn=978-1-4000-1366-1 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TJpLF6G5KJsC&pg=RA1-PA58 | page=1–PA58}}</ref>
<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178">{{cite book | last=Albala | first=K. | title=Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia: &#91;Four Volumes&#93; | publisher=ABC-CLIO | series=Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia | year=2011 | isbn=978-0-313-37627-6 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zG1H75z0EYYC&pg=PA178 | page=178}}</ref>
<ref name="Albala 2011 p. 178">{{cite book | title=Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia: Volume 1 Africa and Middle East| editor1-last=Albala |editor1-first=Ken|publisher=Greenwood | year=2011 | isbn=978-0-313-37627-6 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zG1H75z0EYYC&pg=PA178 | page=178}}</ref>
<ref name="Kavonic 2015">{{cite web | last=Kavonic | first=Dayle | title=The Gatsby Sandwich | website=Cape Town Magazine | date=17 April 2015 | url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/recipes/the-gatsby-sandwich/106_22_19311 | accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="Kavonic 2015">{{cite web | last=Kavonic | first=Dayle | title=The Gatsby Sandwich | website=Cape Town Magazine | date=17 April 2015 | url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/recipes/the-gatsby-sandwich/106_22_19311 | access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="Saveur">{{cite web|url=http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/The-Great-Gatsby|title=The Great Gatsby|author=The Editors|work=[[Saveur]]|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="Saveur">{{cite web|url=http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/The-Great-Gatsby|title=The Great Gatsby|work=[[Saveur]]|access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="Weiss 2013">{{cite web | last=Weiss | first=Andrea | title=Where to find a gatsby in Cape Town | website=South African Tourism | date=21 June 2013 | url=http://www.southafrica.net/blog/en/posts/entry/where-to-find-a-gatsby-in-cape-town1 | accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="Weiss 2013">{{cite web | last=Weiss | first=Andrea | title=Where to find a gatsby in Cape Town | website=South African Tourism | date=21 June 2013 | url=http://www.southafrica.net/blog/en/posts/entry/where-to-find-a-gatsby-in-cape-town1 | access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>

<ref name="Merwe 2013">{{cite web | last=van der Merwe | first=Marelise | title=In search of Cape Town's own Great Gatsby | website=[[Daily Maverick]] | date=9 October 2013 | url=http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2013-10-09-in-search-of-cape-towns-own-great-gatsby/ | access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>


<ref name="Merwe 2013">{{cite web | last=Merwe | first=Marelise van der | title=In search of Cape Town’s own Great Gatsby | website=[[Daily Maverick]] | date=9 October 2013 | url=http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2013-10-09-in-search-of-cape-towns-own-great-gatsby/ | accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 23:59, 17 September 2024

Gatsby
A close-up view of a personal-sized Gatsby sandwich prepared with calamari and chips
A close-up view of a personal-sized Gatsby sandwich prepared with calamari and chips
TypeSandwich
Place of originSouth Africa
Region or stateCape Town
Main ingredientsBread rolls, French fries, meat or seafood (masala steak, chicken, boloney,[1] Vienna sausage, calamari, fish), sauce

A Gatsby is a South African submarine sandwich consisting of a bread roll filled with chips (French fries) and a choice of fillings and sauces.[2] It originated in Cape Town[1] and is popular throughout the Western Cape province.[3] The sandwich is typically large and shared by several people.[1][2]

Recipe

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There is no standard recipe for a Gatsby, but it is usually offered in a long (one foot or more) French-style bread roll cut lengthwise.[2][4][5] Other breads used may include hot dog buns or roti flat breads,[6] although a filled roti is usually referred to as a salomie.[7] The sandwich is made large to be shared, usually four ways. The filling of a Gatsby comprises chips with any number of other ingredients such as meats, fish and eggs. Meat fillings may include chargrilled steak,[4] masala steak,[2] chicken, boloney sausage, Vienna sausage and Russian sausage. Fried or pickled fish,[4] calamari,[1] curry[3][4] and eggs are also frequently offered.[1][8] The fillings are commonly dressed with achar pickles or peri peri sauce.[3][5]

Although the Gatsby is typically made with meat fillings, vegan versions can be found that are usually made by substituting the meat with marinated soy.[9][10] Healthier versions can also be found, using ingredients such as beans which are said to significantly reduce cholesterol and fat levels.[11]

History

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The Gatsby sandwich originated in 1976 in Athlone, in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town.[1] 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. "Froggy", one of the workers, declared the sandwich a "Gatsby smash",[12] alluding to the movie The Great Gatsby which had been screened at an Athlone cinema. The name stuck and Pandy subsequently offered the sandwich in his shop.[13][14] The sandwich grew in popularity and was adjusted to use a long French-style roll. The gatsby sandwich is a popular hangover cure for Capetonians.[15][16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Kavonic, Dayle (17 April 2015). "The Gatsby Sandwich". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Weiss, Andrea (21 June 2013). "Where to find a gatsby in Cape Town". South African Tourism. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Albala, Ken, ed. (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia: Volume 1 Africa and Middle East. Greenwood. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-313-37627-6.
  4. ^ a b c d Lehman, A. (2005). Fodor's South Africa. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 1–PA58. ISBN 978-1-4000-1366-1.
  5. ^ a b "The Great Gatsby". Saveur. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Rolled or on a roll? Cape Town's famous gatsby gets a new look". news24.com. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Salomie - Cape Town's favourite roti wrap". capetownetc.com. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  8. ^ van der Merwe, Marelise (9 October 2013). "In search of Cape Town's own Great Gatsby". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Vegan Grilled Soy Steaks with 3 Marinades". Cheap And Cheerful Cooking. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Vegan Gatsby Sandwich". zuckerjagdwurst.com. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  11. ^ Dynamics, Press Release, Issued by Lange 360 on behalf of Pharma. "'Gatsby' gets healthy makeover in Waterfront". Health24. Retrieved 12 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Richardson, Heather (1 December 2020). "Cape Town's most famous fast food". BBC Travel. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  13. ^ "The Story Behind One of Cape Town's Favourite Foods: The Gatsby". capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  14. ^ "5 great gatsbys in Cape Town". Eat Out. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  15. ^ "Cape Town's Best Hangover Cures". Food & Wine. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Best Hangover Food Cures from Cape Town Restaurants | Babalas Remedies, Top Foods for Hangovers, Hungover Meals & Eating Out South Africa". capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
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