What makes a Colombian hot dog different from regular hot dogs?

A Colombian hot dog features unique toppings including homemade pineapple sauce, coleslaw, crushed potato chips, roasted garlic mayo, salsa verde (green sauce), salsa rosada (pink sauce), mustard, and often a quail egg on top.

Which country has a famous hot dog?

Colombia has a distinctive hot dog style that's become famous for its creative combination of sweet pineapple sauce, multiple colorful sauces, and crunchy potato chip topping that sets it apart from other international hot dog varieties.

What is the highest quality hot dog?

The highest quality hot dogs are typically all-beef varieties with natural casings (like Feltman's brand mentioned in this recipe) that provide better flavor and texture compared to processed alternatives with fillers.

Hot dogs can be halal if made from halal-certified beef or chicken and processed according to Islamic dietary laws. Always check the packaging for halal certification to ensure compliance with dietary requirements.

Colombian Hot Dog Recipe - Easy Street Food at Home

Name: Colombian Hot Dog
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/3 cup water; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 1 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch; Juice of 1/2 a lime; 6 hot dog buns; 6 all-beef hot dogs with casings; 1 1/2 cups Coca-Cola, mixed with 1 1/2 cups water for boiling; 1 cup coleslaw; 1 small bag potato chips, crushed into fine pieces; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp freshly-ground cumin; 1 clove roasted garlic, mashed to a paste with salt and pepper; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup minced cilantro; 1/4 cup organic tomato sauce; Yellow mustard; Cooked quail eggs (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Have you ever wondered what happens when you take a classic hot dog and give it the full Colombian makeover? Trust me, once you try this Colombian hot dog recipe, you’ll never look at regular hot dogs the same way again! What makes the Colombian hot dog so special is how it transforms something simple into an explosion of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
Juice of 1/2 a lime
6 hot dog buns
6 all-beef hot dogs with casings
1 1/2 cups Coca-Cola, mixed with 1 1/2 cups water for boiling
1 cup coleslaw
1 small bag potato chips, crushed into fine pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp freshly-ground cumin
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed to a paste with salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1/4 cup organic tomato sauce
Yellow mustard
Cooked quail eggs (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Put the pineapple chunks and water in a blender and blend until completely smooth
Press the pineapple mixture through a fine sieve into a small saucepan, discarding any pulp
Place over medium-low heat and add lime juice and sugar
Cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes until it starts to thicken
In a small bowl, blend cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth
Stir this mixture into the pineapple sauce
Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens beautifully
Simmer gently for 4 minutes while continuing to stir. Let it cool completely
Prepare your roasted garlic mayo by mixing mayo, cumin, and roasted garlic until smooth
For the salsa verde, combine mayo, chopped garlic, and minced cilantro with salt to taste
Create the salsa rosada by blending mayo with tomato sauce and seasoning
In a medium pot, bring the Coca-Cola and water mixture to a boil
Add hot dogs, cover, and cook for exactly 7 minutes
Remove and drain on paper towels
Place each hot dog in a bun and start building
Add pineapple sauce first, then coleslaw, followed by your choice of the colorful sauces and mustard
Top with crushed potato chips and a quail egg if using

Notes

Choose quality hot dogs – All-beef varieties with natural casings give the best flavor and texture. Crush chips fresh – Don’t pre-crush the potato chips too far in advance to maintain that satisfying crunch. Balance your toppings – Start with less sauce than you think you need; you can always add more.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Street Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Colombian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 hot dog
Calories: 520
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg