5 from 18 votes
Easy Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs (Japadog-Inspired)
Easy Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs offer a twist on classic hot dogs with a rich teriyaki sauce glaze, caramelized teriyaki onions, and traditional condiments like mayonnaise, bonito flakes, green onions, and nori strips. This combination results in a savory, sweet, and umami-packed hot dog inspired by the famous Japadog style.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
311 kcal
Course:
Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% 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.