How to pronounce Spatlo (kota)

Spatlo (kota) is written kota where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈspatlo/. In plain English letters that is SPAT-lo, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Spatlo (kota)?

Spatlo (kota) is a street food of South Africa. Where it comes from: Gauteng. People usually eat it as a snack, late at night and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, potato, beef and egg. It tastes savory.

Where Spatlo (kota) comes from

Spatlo (kota) is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map.

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Food of South Africa

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