Chinese Islamic Spiced Hot Dog

Ingredients

In this Chinese Islamic adaptation of the Icelandic hot dog, we incorporate Chinese Islamic spices and flavors to create a unique twist. The original Icelandic hot dog is typically served with ketchup, mustard, remoulade, raw onions, and crispy fried onions. However, in this Chinese Islamic version, we replace the traditional toppings with Chinese Islamic-inspired condiments such as chili oil, garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. The hot dog itself is infused with Chinese Islamic spices, adding a rich and aromatic element to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Icelandic Hot Dog, so you can check it out.

• 4 Chinese Islamic-style hot dog buns 4 Chinese Islamic-style hot dog buns
• 4 Chinese Islamic-style sausages 4 Chinese Islamic-style sausages
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon (5g) Chinese five-spice powder 1 teaspoon (5g) Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground coriander 1 teaspoon (5g) ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
• Chili oil, for serving Chili oil, for serving
• Garlic sauce, for serving Garlic sauce, for serving
• Pickled vegetables, for serving Pickled vegetables, for serving
• Fresh cilantro, for serving Fresh cilantro, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 5g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   In a small bowl, combine the Chinese five-spice powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. 3.
   Brush the sausages with vegetable oil and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over them.
4. 4.
   Grill the sausages for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have a nice char.
5. 5.
   While the sausages are grilling, lightly toast the Chinese Islamic-style hot dog buns.
6. 6.
   Place a grilled sausage in each bun and top with chili oil, garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro.
7. 7.
   Serve the Chinese Islamic Spiced Hot Dogs immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chinese Islamic-style hot dog buns — If you can't find Chinese Islamic-style hot dog buns, you can use regular hot dog buns or even soft Chinese-style steamed buns as a substitute. Adjust the toasting time accordingly.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a few drops of Chinese Islamic chili sauce to the hot dog.
• Experiment with different pickled vegetables such as Chinese Islamic-style pickled radishes or pickled cucumbers for added flavor and crunch.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Chinese five-spice powder and ground black pepper in the spice mixture.

Serving advice

Serve the Chinese Islamic Spiced Hot Dogs with a side of crispy Chinese Islamic-style fries or a refreshing salad for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Chinese Islamic Spiced Hot Dogs on a platter, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro and a drizzle of chili oil for an appetizing presentation.