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 Sphatlho | |
| Alternative names | Kota, Skhambane |
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| Type | Sandwich |
| Region or state | South Africa |
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Sbeva,sphatlho orkota is a South African street food[1] popular in allprovinces of South Africa. It is effectively a sandwich with meat and french fries. In other regions, it is well-known as "skhambane".
The kota concept started as a hollowed-out quarter loaf ofbread filled withbeef mince andmashed potatoes in the South Africantownships. Initially it was sold at schools during lunch breaks. It then evolved to being filled with friedpotato "slap" chips instead of mash and other ingredients such assausage,egg,beef patty,cheese,polony andatchar replaced the mince as it started being sold attuckshops in townships. The name kota was derived from the English word quarter, referring to the size of the bread loaf used. The name sphatlho was derived from theSesotho word "phatlhola", meaning to separate or break apart. The dish is derived frombunny chow.
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 atR15 ranging to over R120 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 acola.
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