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South African street food
Kota
Spatlo Spatlo
Alternative names Kota, Skhambane Type Sandwich Place of origin East Rand , Gauteng Region or state South Africa Main ingredients Chips, polony
Spatlo or Kota is a South African street food[ 1] popular in all provinces of South Africa , especially Gauteng . It is basically a sandwich with meat and french fries.
The kota concept started as a hollowed out quarter loaf of bread and filled with beef mince and mashed potatoes in the township of Daveyton , Benoni . Initially it was sold at schools during lunch breaks. It then evolved to being filled with fried potato "slap" chips instead of mash and other ingredients such as sausage , egg , beef patty , cheese , polony and atchar replaced the mince as it started being sold at tuckshops in townships. The name kota is largely used in Greater Johannesburg , and is derived from the English word quarter , referring to the size of the bread loaf used. The name sphatlo is used in the Pretoria townships of Soshanguve , Atteridgeville , Ga-Rankuwa , Mabopane and Mamelodi . The dish is derived from the popular food "Bunny Chow " which has been around for decades.
Spaza shops sell popular street food, including kota. Spaza shops are the backbone of township economy.
Spaza shops that sell this popular street food normally set minimum prices at R 15 ranging to over R 120 depending on the size and ingredients. Consumers are largely students and low income individuals, because it is the cheapest alternative to hamburgers. This meal is usually available in every area across the country. Kota is considered a staple township food in South Africa and is often consumed with a soft drink, usually a cola .
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