Perro Caliente (Colombian Hot Dog) Recipe

Perro Caliente or Colombian hot dog is a grilled or boiled sausage placed in a bun and topped with a variety of ingredients such as pineapple sauce, coleslaw, onions, and sauces like mustard and ketchup.

Perro Caliente is a popular street food in Colombia and can be found all over the country, it is commonly served at large celebrations, like parties, festivals and sports games.

Origin & Cultural Significance

Hot dogs were introduced to Colombia through American cultural influence, particularly during the mid-20th century.

The basic hot dog, consisting of a sausage in a bun with simple condiments, was adapted by street vendors to incorporate a variety of local ingredients that are not commonly served with American hot dogs.

The toppings of Perro Caliente varies depending on the vendor making the dish and the region of Colombia. Some regional toppings include bacon bits, crushed potato chips, cilantro sauce, and even quail eggs, as well as different types of cheese.

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Colombian Perro Caliente Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Perro Caliente or Colombian hot dog is a grilled or boiled sausage placed in a bun and topped with a variety of ingredients such as pineapple sauce, coleslaw, onions, and sauces like mustard and ketchup.

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Ingredients

• Hot Dog Sausages - 4
• Hot Dog Buns - 4
• Pineapple (chopped) - 1 cup
• Sugar - 2 tbsp
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Cabbage (shredded) - 2 cups
• Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
• White Vinegar - 1 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Potato Chips (crushed) - 1 cup
• Onions (chopped) - 1/2 cup
• Tomatoes (chopped) - 1/2 cup
• Cheese (shredded or melted, like mozzarella or cheddar) - 1/2 cup
• Ketchup - to taste
• Mustard - to taste
• Mayonnaise - to taste

Instructions

1. First, prepare the pineapple sauce by combining the pineapple, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until the pineapple is soft and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool, then blend until smooth. Set aside.
3. To make the coleslaw, mix the shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
4. Grill or boil the hot dog sausages according to the packet instructions.
5. Place each hot dog sausage in a bun.
6. Top with a generous amount of pineapple sauce and coleslaw.
7. Add chopped onions and tomatoes.
8. Sprinkle with crushed potato chips.
9. Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise over the hot dogs.
10. Finally, sprinkle with shredded or melted cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 574Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 993mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 4gSugar: 19gProtein: 15g

Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.