Japanese Style Hot Dog: Tokyo Dog

A fun and flavorful twist on the classic hot dog, topped with Japanese-inspired flavors like wasabi mayo, pickled ginger, and nori flakes.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

450

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.29

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

4eachHot Dogs(Choose your favorite type - beef, pork, or vegetarian.)

£2.50

4eachHot Dog Buns(Brioche buns are a nice touch.)

£1.20

0.3cupMayonnaise(Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie) is preferred for its richer flavor.)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonWasabi Paste(Adjust to your desired level of spice.)

£0.15

2tablespoonsPickled Ginger(Finely chopped.)

£0.40

1sheetNori Seaweed(Toasted and crumbled or cut into thin strips.)

£0.30

1teaspoonSoy Sauce(Optional, for extra flavor.)

£0.05

1teaspoonSesame Seeds(Optional, for garnish.)

£0.10

2tablespoonsTeriyaki Sauce(Optional, for sweetness and extra flavor)

£0.20

Total Cost

£5.15

£1.29 per serving

The Method

1
Prepare the Wasabi Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and wasabi paste. Mix well and set aside.
2
Cook the Hot Dogs: Grill, pan-fry, or boil the hot dogs until heated through and slightly browned. If using teriyaki sauce brush on during the last minutes of cooking for added flavor.
3
Prepare the Toppings: Finely chop the pickled ginger. Crumble or cut the nori seaweed into thin strips.
4
Assemble the Hot Dogs: Place each cooked hot dog in a bun.
5
Top with Wasabi Mayo: Spread the wasabi mayo generously over each hot dog.
6
Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pickled ginger and nori seaweed over the wasabi mayo.
7
Optional Garnish: Drizzle with a little soy sauce or teriyaki sauce (optional), sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

1050 mg

46% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier kick, add a small pinch of red pepper flakes to the wasabi mayo.

If you don't have nori sheets, you can use nori flakes (furikake).

Experiment with other Japanese condiments like sriracha mayo, togarashi (Japanese chili powder), or okonomiyaki sauce.

For a vegetarian option, use vegetarian hot dogs and follow the recipe as instructed.

Cooking Equipment

Grill or Skillet

Small Bowls

Wine Pairings

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