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Easy Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs (Japadog-Inspired)

These Japanese Terimayo Hot Dogs are inspired by Vancouver's own Japadog. Regular hotdogs get a Japanese flavour boost with the addition of teriyaki-sauced onions, kewpie mayo, scallions, bonito flakes and a sprinkle of toasted nori seaweed.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Onions:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large white or red onions thinly sliced
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 Japanese kewpie mayo divided
  • 1 green onion/scallion chopped
  • handful bonito flakes
  • 1 heet nori/seaweed cut into strips

Instructions

Make the teriyaki sauce:
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  1. 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.
  2. Bring the mixture up to a boil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoon cold water with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and pour into the sauce.
  4. Stir the teriyaki sauce until it is shiny and thickens up.
  5. Remove the sauce from heat.
For the onions:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in large frying pan over medium high heat.
  2. Add in the sliced onions and lower the heat to medium-low.
  3. Cook the onions until softened and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add in a few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce to coat the onions, and continue to cook over low heat until soft and caramelized.
  5. Remove from heat and transfer the teriyaki onions to a bowl.
Prepare the hot dogs:
  1. Have 4 hot dog buns ready.
  2. Bring a pot of water up to a boil and add in the hot dogs.
  3. Cook according to the package directions, or until they float to the surface.
  4. Cover with a lid until ready to serve.
Assemble:
  1. Slice the hot dog bun in half.
  2. With a pair of tongs, remove a hot dog sausage from the cooking water. Nestle hot dog into the bun.
  3. Garnish with teriyaki onions, kewpie mayo, scallions/green onions, bonito flakes, and nori/seaweed.
  4. Repeat with the remainder.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1387mg (58%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.