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Withdrawal from Dayton’s most famous dogs will be difficult later this summer, and to help you get through the pain, we offer a recipe for gourmet dogs that you can make in minutes at home.
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From there, experiment with what you have in the fridge and in the pantry, as well as what you like. Be bold. Try cheese curds and gravy; tortilla chips, guacamole, queso and jalapenos; mashed potatoes or onion rings; egg salad; even fried bananas.
THAI-STYLE HOT DOGS
Thai-Style Slaw
½ cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
½ cup shredded carrots
½ (10-ounce) bag shredded red cabbage
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons less-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Thai red chili sauce
Peanut Sauce
2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar-free maple-flavor syrup
1½ teaspoons less-sodium soy sauce
For serving:
6 all-beef kosher hot dogs
6 whole wheat hot dog buns
¼ cup raw unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
6 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions:
1. To make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots, red cabbage and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar and Thai red chili sauce. Pour this over the vegetables and toss to evenly cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. To make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, syrup and soy sauce. Set aside until ready to serve.
3. To assemble: Preheat an indoor grill, grill pan, or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Coat the indoor grill or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill the hot dogs for 2 to 3 minutes on all sides.
4. Place one grilled hot dog in a bun, top with 2 tablespoons slaw, ¾ tablespoon peanut sauce, a heaping ½ tablespoon peanuts, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
5. Refrigerate any leftover slaw or serve it as a side dish.
Source: "Skinny Suppers: 125 Lightened-Up, Healthier Meals for Your Family" by Brooke Griffin; 308 pages, $29.99. Published by William Morrow, 2016.
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