JS:
We have been really, really lazy to cook for the past couple of months so not much to report from here, unfortunately.
We did have a hot dog party a couple of months ago, but we did make the job easier by buying -- well, hot dogs, of course, from the store.
We had three different types of dogs: all-beef frankfurters, bratwursts, and jalapeño cheese smokies. These are all standard issue dogs from any mainstream superstore.
I know, I know, I got my meat grinder already but I haven't opened the box yet. The grinder attachment and stuffer have been sharing space with my computer here on my desk.
The Fixin's
JS:
We did try to dress up the party by having different toppings for the dogs. It's mix and match to get the dog you want.
left: JS' Homemade Teriyaki Sauce; right: Teriyaki Mayo
left: Grated Daikon; right: Shredded Nori (Seaweed)
left: Green Onions; right: Sautéed Cabbage
left: Pineapple Madras Curry Mayo; right: Sautéed Onions
left: Chili; right: Grated Cheddar
TS:
We also had regular ol' condiments available, as well as lightly pickled Japanese cucumbers, just because Mama and CSC love them.
On the Grill
All-beef frankfurters, bratwursts, and jalapeño cheese smokies.
Look at Them Dogs!
TS:
Of course, everyone was free to mix-and-match toppings as they saw fit, but here are four dogs we made as "suggestions" to the guests. ;)
Chili Cheese Dog
All-beef Frank or Jalapeño Cheese Smokie + Chili + Sautéed Onions + Grated Cheddar
TS:
I am a chili cheese dog gal myself. Drool.
Terimayo
Any dog, brushed with teriyaki while grilling + Teriyaki Mayo + Nori (Seaweed)
TS:
What's a Vancouver hot dog party without ripping-off some Japadogs? ;)
(Yes, I know I could've shredded the nori more finely, but I was feeling lazy, as usual.)
Oroshi
Try a brat here (although all-beef frank is pictured).
Brat + Sautéed Cabbgae + Grated Daikon + Teriyaki + Green Onions
TS:
The other Japadog rip-off, except we added sautéed cabbage and used teriyaki sauce instead of their "special soy sauce" that was too, too salty.
Pineapple Madras
Brat + Pineapple Madras Curry Mayo + Sautéed Onions + Green Onions
TS:
Here we are trying to be creative. ;)
JS:
I certainly had fun mixin' and matchin' dogs. My father, not big fan of dogs, even said, "Wow, I never knew hot dogs could be a meal in itself."
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Ooh, great idea. But assembling all those toppings is a lot of work, not for the lazy! ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to throw a hot dog party for awhile mainly because I have an idea for a banh mi dog.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a few Hot Dog party before (it was a blast). Will try a couple of your condiment suggestions...looks interesting...
ReplyDeleteIf you like yummy 'beef brisket' try ours at the Richmond Night Market...the one selling 'green tea soft ice cream...come visit us....
Mmm I just tried japadog for the first time yesterday. Now you need to recreate the fries. ;)
ReplyDeleteNow that is a tasty looking collection of hot dogs!
ReplyDeleteI don't have hot dogs/franks that often and I usually just go for the boring mustard...but these toppings look so fun. I think I need to make (or get invited to) a hot dog party.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great summer party idea!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, now I really really really want a bbq! A hot dog party sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteMajor props for the oroshi-dog. All of them look good!!!
ReplyDelete-Mei
This is awesome!!! I love the idea of a hot dog party!
ReplyDeleteWandering Chopsticks:
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know. Good thing JS did most of it. ;)
kat:
Oooh, a banh mi hot dog party is a great idea.
eat me delicious:
I've never had their fries, actually.
Kevin:
Thanks!
FOODalogue:
I think "get invited to" is the better deal. ;)
twinkienic:
Thanks! =)
Su-Lin:
Do it! Hold a hot dog party! =D
Mei:
Jenn:
Thanks! =)