Icelandic Hot Dog with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 lamb and pork sausages 4 lamb and pork sausages
• 4 hot dog buns 4 hot dog buns
• 1 cup (240ml) crispy fried onions 1 cup (240ml) crispy fried onions
• 1/2 cup (120ml) remoulade sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) remoulade sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet brown mustard 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet brown mustard
• 2 tablespoons dried seaweed flakes 2 tablespoons dried seaweed flakes

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 5g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Grill or pan-fry the sausages until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
3. 3.
   Toast the hot dog buns on the grill or in a toaster until they are warm and slightly crispy.
4. 4.
   Place a cooked sausage in each bun.
5. 5.
   Top each hot dog with a generous amount of crispy fried onions.
6. 6.
   Drizzle remoulade sauce and sweet brown mustard over the onions.
7. 7.
   Sprinkle dried seaweed flakes on top.
8. 8.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Lamb and pork sausages — Ensure the sausages are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for food safety.
• Crispy fried onions — If you prefer homemade crispy fried onions, thinly slice onions and fry them in oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before using.
• Dried seaweed flakes — Look for dried seaweed flakes in specialty stores or online. Alternatively, you can crush dried nori sheets to create your own flakes.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, lightly toast the hot dog buns with a drizzle of olive oil before assembling the hot dogs.
• Experiment with different types of sausages, such as lamb and beef or pork and chicken, to create unique flavor combinations.
• If you can't find remoulade sauce, you can substitute it with tartar sauce or a combination of mayonnaise, mustard, and pickles.
• Add a slice of Icelandic cheese, such as Gullost or Skyr cheese, for a creamy and tangy addition to your hot dog.
• Serve the hot dogs with a side of traditional Icelandic potato salad for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Icelandic Hot Dogs with a Twist immediately after assembling to ensure the buns stay warm and crispy. Offer extra condiments on the side for those who want to customize their hot dogs further.

Presentation advice

Arrange the hot dogs on a platter, garnishing them with a sprinkle of dried seaweed flakes and a drizzle of remoulade sauce. Serve with a side of crispy fried onions for an added visual appeal.