A kota is an iconic township sandwich originally hailing from Soweto, but now available all over South Africa. “Kota” might refer to township slang for “quarter loaf”, because the sandwich is assembled in a quartered government loaf, hollowed out. Fillings are plenty, including items like chakalaka, sausages, polony, slap chips and sauces - similar to the Cape’s gatsby sandwich. We have created a slightly daintier breakfast version of this whopper sandwich, using our “anysbroodjie” - a small brioche-style loaf that resembles the also-iconic mosbolletjie loaf, but made (out of season) without fermented grape must. We filled it with fried tomato, crispy bacon, sunny side up eggs and masala spiced chips, served with some chutney masala mayonnaise on the side. The fragrant sweetness of the loaf makes a dreamy combo with the classic breakfast elements, and marries surprisingly well with the potato chips and chutney masala mayonnaise. Notes: 1) The hollowed out part of the bread can be buttered, toasted and served on the side. 2) Traditionally the chips are served on top of the sandwich, but we love seeing those beautiful yellow eggs on top, inviting us to start the day with a sunny gleam!

Ingredients: (serves 4)

1 La Motte Bakery Anysbroodjie

butter, for spreading

2 cups potato chips for oven frying

salt, to taste

1 teaspoon all-in-one masala (or curry masala)

olive oil, for frying

8 slices streaky bacon, pan fried

8 slices tomato, pan fried

4 eggs, pan fried

fresh rocket leaves, for serving (optional)

For the chutney masala mayonnaise:

¾ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup fruit chutney

1-2 teaspoons all-in-one masala (or curry masala)

Method:

Slice the loaf in half and then into quarters. Spread the cut sides with butter and toast the cut sides in a pan until golden brown. Use a sharp small knife to hollow out the inside, leaving about 1cm thickness of bread with the darker outer crust fully in tact. Set aside.

For the chips, toss the potatoes with salt & masala, then bake according to the instructions until fully cooked and golden. Get all the other ingredients ready for filling your kotas. To assemble, fill the prepared toasted quarters with chips, fried tomato, fried bacon, fried eggs and some rocket, served with the chutney masala mayo on the side (siimple stir all of the mayo ingredients together). Serve at once.