The Best Kasi Kota Recipe
The South African kota which originated in the township is a favourite for many, and I must say it’s one of the best South African foods. Definitely one of the best to come out of Mzansi.
The kota comes with many options . . . it’s really up to you what you prefer stuffed in your hollow bread. From chips, egg, vienna, russian, polony, atchar and more, what is put on that hollow bread is what makes the kota and what gives it it’s distinctive taste.
Today, the kota has evolved, some people have even tried to “healthynize” the kota by including things like tomato, avocado and lettuce. One thing is clear . . . the kota is loved by many South Africans and if you happen to be in SA, it’s one of the things you have to try, and I am pretty sure you won’t regret it.
Kasi Kota Ingredients
- Crispy seasoned Chips
- A quarter of white bread
- 30 ml mayonnaise
- 7 ml tomato sauce
- A Russian, sliced and fried
- Hot atchaar
- 1 egg (well done)
- A slice of Cheese
- 2 pieces of shoulder bacon (fried)
How to Make a Kota
Grab your quartered white bread, put a little bit of butter on it and get it warmed up on the griller. Make sure it is not on the griller for more than 2 minutes. Then cut the inside part of the bread, leaving the crust out.
Put your chips on the bread . . . followed by your egg, cheese and bacon. Then put your atchar on it followed by your russian.
In a small bowl, mix your mayonnaise and tomato sauce
Drizzle your well mixed sauce on your kota . . . you actually can drizzle the sauce at any part of your kota, wherever you prefer.
You can add more chips on top if you prefer.
Variations of the Kota
Some people prefer to have tomato, onions and lettuce on their kota, which is perfectly fine as well. It all depends on your preference and what you actually enjoy.
Other people also prefer to add a vienna on the kota, or substitute the russian with the vienna, it’s all on you. I have also seen kota with fish fingers . . . people are having fun with it and adding whatever they enjoy, which is perfectly fine.
I have also seen a kota made with potato mash and mince meat . . . which also slaps pretty hard. It really all depends on what you are craving for and looking to indulge in.
The common kota however is the one outlined above, you can go as basic as you want or you can add just about anything that you would like to . . . as long as it is delicious to your taste buds!
Comment below and let us know what you love to put on your Kasi kota??
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