The United Colours of Hot Dog

A hot dog, in essence, is an empty canvas: a simple meat and bun combination that inspires and facilitates a range of tastes. Take a culinary adventure around the world with these cultural variations on a classic childhood staple.

None of the ingredients are to measure since hot dogs and servings can vary in size. Are you a person of a one hotdog, two hotdog or three hotdog appetite?



Sushi Dog
- cooked short grain rice (see How to Cook Sushi Rice) with a little bit of Rice Vinegar added
- wasabi mayo (wasabi paste mixed with mayo)
- teriyaki sauce (store bought or homemade*)
- fried onion
- sliced nori (?)
* Place cooked rice on bun, followed by hot dog, mayo, teriyaki sauce, onion and nori.


Hotdogpoulous
- tzatsiki sauce (see Zorba the Greek Hamburgers for recipe)
- black olives
- crumbled feta cheese

Hot Dog Pomodoro
- chopped potato fried in olive oil and red pepper flakes
- chopped tomato
- corn niblets
* For a truley Italian Hot Dog experience, cut the hot dog in half before placing in bun.

Salsa Salchicha
- salsa
- fried onions
- fried beans
- grated cheese

Curry Dog **
- cooked jasmine rice (put on bun under hot dog)
- chutney (store bought or homemade*) mixed with curry powder
- mustard
- coconut flakes

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* These suggested recipes have not been tried by me. I am not responsible for their quality.
** This is the only variation that has not been tested by me. Chutney is apparently not an easy find at the local grocery store. o.O

Zorba the Greek Hamburgers

Traditional hamburgers are yummy and all, but the same ol' boring beef/bun/ketchup combination is, well, boring. Using the signature tastes of Greek cuisine, these hamburgers combine olives, feta cheese and oregano to create a delicious Mediterrean twist on an old classic. Enjoy!


Zorba the Greek Hamburgers
yields 2 burgers (freeze one for another day!)

burgers: 1/2 lb. ground beef (go lean for a healthy spin) 2 tbsp. chopped black olives 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 2 pinches oregano salt and pepper to taste 2 tsp. olive oil

1. Mix hamburger with other ingredients thoroughly. 2. Divide mixture into 2 and squish into patties. 3. Sear each side at high heat (until meat is not pink) then cook at medium heat until pattie juice runs clear.

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tzatziki sauce: 4 tbsp. plain yogurt 1 finely chopped garlic clove 1 tbsp. diced cucumber 1 tsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. lemon juice or 1 squirt fresh lemon

1. Mix oil and lemon juice together, then fold in yogurt until it is completely mixed with oil. 2. Add cucumber and garlic. Mix.

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Assemble hamburgers on buns with sauce, sliced tomato and sliced onion.

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* Mix up any leftover yogurt with fresh fruit and a little bit of sugar. Yummy! *