5 from 15 votes
Kimchi Hot Dogs
Kimchi Hot Dogs combine grilled or steamed sausages served in buns with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, topped with chopped kimchi, green onion ribbons, and sesame seeds. The dish balances smoky, spicy, and tangy elements, adding a Korean twist to classic hot dogs. Preparing the gochujang sauce and assembling with fresh toppings creates a flavorful bite with varied textures. It can be grilled for charred flavor or steamed and is served immediately for best texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean, American
Ingredients
- 2 hot dog sausages
- 2 hot dog buns
Gochujang sauce:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon rice syrup or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Toppings:
- ¼ C kimchi chopped
- 2 green onions sliced into ribbons
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Grill:
- Heat up a barbeque grill over medium-high heat.
- Add the hot dogs onto the grill and cook, rotating them every so often, until browned and starting to blister, about 5-6 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Steam:
- Bring a pot of water up to a boil.
- Place the hot dogs onto a steaming rack and cover with a lid.
- Steam for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Boil:
- Bring a pot of water up to a boil.
- Place the hot dogs into the hot water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the hot dogs float.
Make the gochujang sauce:
- In a bowl, combine gochujang paste, rice syrup, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble:
- Place the cooked hot dog sausage into the hot dog bun.
- Add a drizzle of gochujang sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Top with ribbons of green onion.
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
208mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.