by vvvanessa
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Expand1 pound (approximatey 4 big handfuls) bean sprouts Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, very thinly sliced (keep some of the ribs and seeds if you'd like your slaw a little spicier) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large colander, thoroughly wash the bean sprouts, then shake off the excess water. Set the colander over a bowl or in the sink. Toss the salt with the bean sprouts to distribute evenly, then let the liquid drain from the sprouts, turning them periodically. Let the sprouts drain for at least 30 minutes. Their volume should decrease significantly.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bowl, combine the sprouts and the rest of the ingredients. Adjust seasoning as necessary. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Ask a question about this step1/2 cup mayonnaise or aioli Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Sriracha Ask a question about this ingredient
6 good quality hot dogs of choice (I use a very juicy organic chicken dog) Ask a question about this ingredient
6 slices good quality bacon of choice (I have found maple bacon particularly luscious) Ask a question about this ingredient
6 hot dog buns or rolls, preferably ones that are large and sturdy Ask a question about this ingredient
4 scallions, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready for use.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Score each hot dog a few times. Wrap each hot dog in a slice of bacon, starting at one end and corkscrewing it around to the other. If you find the bacon isn't adhering, you can use a wooden toothpick to pin it to the ends of hot dog.
Ask a question about this stepCook the dogs, rotating to cook the bacon thoroughly on all sides. Depending on the thickness of your meats, this will probably take 2-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the hot dogs to a newspaper- or paper towel-lined platter. If you used toothpicks, remove them.
Ask a question about this stepDepending on the size or density of your buns (tee hee hee), you might need to hollow them out a little or not. Spread each bun generously with the Sriracha mayonnaise, then fill them with the Bean Sprout Slaw (I use tongs to gently squeeze out excess liquid).
Ask a question about this stepPlace the dogs on the slaw and top with scallions and peanuts. Then open wide! It's a mouthful!
Ask a question about this stepI made this last night and it was so good that my daughter hugged me!
Love it. And love the cast iron cooking method, a close second to frying. Yum yum yum!!!
I absolutely love the bright, crunchy slaw here! Congrats!
thank you! i ate a fair amount of it on its own because a gal can only eat so many bacon-wrapped hot dogs, sadly.
I've had fun trying several variations in the past, but you have taken it far beyond my imagination!..Kudos. Your title is sooo appropo. Congrats for making the finals. Best,
I'm glad I saw these. I don't eat "hot dogs" very often, primarily because I get bored with the same old, same old. These really DO elevate the 'common' hot dog to a much higher status, adding some zing, pizzazz and healthy substance. I love the idea of the slaw and with jalapenos, what's better? Great recipe. I hope you win!!!
thank you for your encouragement! i'm sure the bean sprouts cancel out any ill-effects of bacon hot dogs : )
Great job!
Perfect! I wanted so badly to put Tucson's version of this dog the "Sonoran Hot Dog" up for this contest but considering that I'm a vegetarian, I would have been totally guessing. I do sometimes wish I at meat so I could try out the crazy condiments the put on SHDs.
i've heard about those! i've yet to try one, but it's on my radar.
The name is GREAT! and everything tastes amazing with bacon ;)
Go Vanessa!!!
I want one right now!
Fun! I don't eat pork or bacon unfortunately (VERY unfortunately, in the case of bacon), but the idea of banh-mi like condiments on a dog sounds delicious!
i almost went with daikon instead of bean sprouts, but i was trying to make it banh mi-like without being *too* banh mi-like. i ate a couple of chicken dogs without the bacon and they was just fine, in case you want to give it a try!
Congrats. This is wonderfully wild! Thanks for putting this together. Very inspired.
Love doing dogs all different ways...this looks and sounds Fabulous!!
Wow talk about unique! Congrats on being a finalist!
Congrats vvvanessa!!
thanks, gingerroot! i just bought a fresh box of mochiko and have my sights set on your mochi cake!
oh yay! love to hear your thoughts about it!
Your dogs look and sound truly awesome, vvvanessa. What an honor to be a finalist with you!
Wow, this is an elevated dog! These would be so much fun to serve at a summer cookout. Congrats on being a finalist!
thank you! it's a lighter dish than the bacon makes it sound-- great for summer cookouts : )
Bacon AND a hot dog? Wow! Congratulations.
Way outside my meat range, but for general street food, great idea.
Woohoo! I thought this might be a finalist! One of those 'it's so crazy it just might work'...and be delicious, ideas!
i like your intuition : ) i had a few moments of "i hope it's not too crazy" but i had gone too far to turn back!
Dream food is the best, and these sound delicious!
Most amazing hot dogs ever!!!!
Yum is right! These sound awesome.
Congrats, tripleV! I'm not surprised to see this in the finalist ring!
Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at NYU and the author of several books on food policy, including Safe Food and What To Eat.
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The ingredients for a Yum Dog: bacon, rice wine vinegar, hotdog bun, jalapeno, scallion, peanuts, red onion, bean sprouts, mayonnaise, sriracha, cilantro, carrot. And a dog.
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Salting the sprouts has a nice, tenderizing effect and removes excess water.
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Tossing 'em around a little with the salt.
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Once the sprouts have rested for about 30 minutes, it's time to add the rest of the slaw ingredients.
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A veritable rainbow of colors and flavors.
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Don't forget the salt and pepper!
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A quick fold to combine everything.
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Amanda lovingly wraps the dogs in their bacon cloaks.
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We didn't have toothpicks on hand for securing the bacon, so we used these little metal skewers.
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The sriracha mayo is just that -- sriracha and mayo.
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These dogs are ready for a hot pan.
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We find cast iron works best in so many situations.
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A nest of slaw (see the sriracha mayo peeking out underneath?) awaits a dog.
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Yum!
this looks amazing!!