Good Afternoon everyone

So hot dogs are not really my fancy, but are one of my hubby’s favourite! In spite if the fact that every time he says , “Make me a hot dog for lunch!” … I literally just want to play dead!

So after much time contemplating, I decided its time to pimp up the “Hot Dog” ! I for one am not really a fan of processed food, however I decided to make peace with it for the sake of love.

Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

2 hot dog size rolls

2 spicy viennas from the local butcher

handful of ice burg lettuce leaves shredded

handful of rocket leaves

handful of coriander leaves finely chopped

handful of red cabbage shredded

red onion slices (caramelize)

handful of cubed tomatoes & green capsicum

200gr of my cheese sauce (recipe posted in sauce category)

3ml paprika

3ml dried oregano/mixed herbs

Feta cheese for garnishing

Method:

1. In a pot add water enough to cover the viennas, bring to the boil & add viennas.
2. Sliced the rolls half way through, spread butter & toast on a pan until crispy.
3. Once the viennas are cooked through, it will split forming a line on the outside skin.
4. Add the lettuce, rocket leaves,tomatoes, capsicums & cabbage to the toasted roll.
5. Place each vienna in the middle of the roll,sprinkle spices & coriander.
6. Add the caramelized onions on top the vienna.
7. Pour the cheese sauce over.
8. Garnish with feta cheese & dried herbs.

A super cool lunch easy to eat at work, on holiday or even picnics, they are delicious & so filling, something the whole family can enjoy.

Tip: Be sure not to fry the viennas in deep fat/oil, that is just a health hazard. Plus you want a soft juicy yet tasty vienna to bite into.

Bon Appetit!

Gourmet Hot Dogs

Chef Tasneem Saith