Easy Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs (Japadog-Inspired)
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Easy Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs (Japadog-Inspired)
Description
This recipe begins by simmering a homemade teriyaki sauce from soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch to thicken. Meanwhile, sliced onions are slowly caramelized in vegetable oil and then coated with teriyaki sauce for added depth and sweetness. Hot dogs—such as pork, bratwurst, or all-beef varieties—are prepared and warmed along with slightly toasted buns.
The assembled hot dogs feature the sausage nestled in the warmed buns, topped with the teriyaki-glazed onions, a drizzle of Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie), chopped green onions for freshness, a sprinkle of bonito flakes for smoky umami, and thin strips of nori seaweed. The layers combine to create a balanced contrast of sweet, savory, creamy, and slightly crunchy textures characteristic of Japadog street-style hot dogs.
This preparation brings Japanese flavors to a familiar format in a way that highlights the teriyaki glaze’s sticky sheen and umami complexity, complemented by the richness of mayonnaise and the freshness of scallions. It is suited as a unique snack or casual meal with a fusion flair.
Ingredients
Teriyaki sauce:
- ¼ C soy sauce you can use low-sodium or tamari as well
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mirin optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoon water cold
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Onions:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 onion thinly sliced, large; white or red
Hot dogs:
- 4 hot dog sausages Berkshire/Kurobuta pork sausage, bratwurst or all-beef hotdogs (Polish dogs)
- 4 hot dog buns slightly warmed
Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise divided, Japanese kewpie
- 1 green onion chopped, or scallion
- handful bonito flakes
- 1 heet nori cut into strips, seaweed
Instructions
Make the teriyaki sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer together ¼ C soy sauce, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ginger powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mirin, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoon cold water with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and pour into the sauce.
- Stir the teriyaki sauce until it is shiny and thickens up.
- Remove the sauce from heat.
For the onions:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add in the sliced onions and lower the heat to medium-low.
- Cook the onions until softened and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add in a few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce to coat the onions, and continue to cook over low heat until soft and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and transfer the teriyaki onions to a bowl.
Prepare the hot dogs:
- Have 4 hot dog buns ready.
- Bring a pot of water up to a boil and add in the hot dogs.
- Cook according to the package directions, or until they float to the surface.
- Cover with a lid until ready to serve.
Assemble:
- Slice the hot dog bun in half.
- With a pair of tongs, remove a hot dog sausage from the cooking water. Nestle hot dog into the bun.
- Garnish with teriyaki onions, kewpie mayo, scallions/green onions, bonito flakes, and nori/seaweed.
- Repeat with the remainder.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1387mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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