Spicy Shishito Hotdog – a sweet and spicy twist on a classic dish. Your campfire cooking won’t be complete without a grilled hotdog and homemade teriyaki sauce.
I sorta miss my blog. I really do. Between working 10-12 hours daily and keeping the blog alive, I think I need to clone myself.
After I started working, I set myself a target: to cook/bake 3 recipes every weekend. But to tell you the truth, I am mentally unprepared for this as on weekends, I’m struggling to keep my eyes open. It’s as if my body knows I need to catch up with my sleep. Although I do miss taking food pictures, sharing food stories, and talking to you about my days. You know… that whole package.
But this… I’m excited to share this with you because it’s one of the hubs favorites and today’s theme is all about hot dog. As it turned out, July is National Hotdog month and hamburgers just seem to be a natural pairing with hotdogs! We’ve been meaning to have a BBQ and we’ve talked about it since Spring. But the reality was the opposite. Did not want to make the hubs upset, I decided to dust off my indoor grill and make this Spicy Shishito Hotdog for him.
I hope you’re more than just a ketchup and mustard-only kind of foodie when it comes to hotdog or burger. Because this hotdog gives you a different flavor. It comes with homemade teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection, and topped with shishito peppers and other toppings such as imitation crab, nori seaweed, and your favorite savory toppings. I dare you to try this at least, and I am sure you won’t be able to stop at just one bite. It has a sweet and spicy taste that makes a perfect duet.
Ingredients
- 6 hot dogs
- 1 package hot dog buns
- Teriyaki sauce
- Terimayo sauce
Teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup tamari sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 cup dry sake
- 1 tbs cornstarch
Terimayo sauce:
- ¼ cup real mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- ½ tablespoon lime juice optional
Toppings:
- Furikake
- Shishito peppers
- Imitation crab
- Tobiko
- Nori/seaweed
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine all ingredients for teriyaki sauce, except sake and cornstarch. Cook on medium-high heat until warm and add sake and cornstarch. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly until dissolved and desired thickness is reached. Do not leave unattended and set aside when done.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add hot dogs to the grill and cook, about 4-5 minutes. Grill your shishito peppers, about 3-4 minutes.
- To assemble the hot dogs, add the hot dogs into each hot dog bun. Lightly brush hot dog with teriyaki sauce. Top with your favorite toppings, including shishito peppers, and drizzle with terimayo sauce.
- Serve immediately.
You don’t have to dare me…this has to be amazing. I’ve never made homemade teriyaki – that alone will be a hit.
Thank you, Monica. Have fun with the recipe 🙂
I can see why this is your husband’s fav–I totally want to try this!
Thank you, Kristen!
These hotdogs look fantastic! What a great way to shake things up a little bit!
Thank you, Marye!
I’m totally more than a ketchup and mustard person when it comes to hot dogs. I’ve always thought traditional American toppings just aren’t enough, love the peppers on these!
Thank you, Gina!
Pretty sure these are the most beautiful hot dogs I’ve seen!
Thank you, Lauren!
Skip the ketchup and mustard. I love the spin on these doggies, Linda!
Thank you, Cindy!
Yum, dare happily accepted! I can’t wait to try that homemade teriyaki sauce.
Thank you, Eileen!