Charred Pico Hotdogs
Charred Pico Hotdogs
- 1 avocado
- Cholula hot sauce (or your preferred hot sauce)
- 1 ear corn
- Fresh coriander (optional, to taste)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 hot dogs (your choice of type)
- 2 limes
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, to taste)
- paneer (mild Danish or French feta)
- 1 red onion
- Salt (to taste)
- Preparation
- Set up your grill for direct heat and lower the grill grate so it's close to the flames. This will help create that perfect char on your vegetables and hot dogs.
- Char the Vegetables
- Onion: Place the red onion directly in the charcoal bed to roast. Let it cook until the exterior is charred. Remove it from the grill and allow it to cool. Once cooled, peel off the charred outer layer, and chop the onion into small pieces.
- Corn: Place the corn directly on the grill, turning occasionally, until it's roasted and has a slight char. Once done, cut the kernels off the cob and set them aside in a bowl.
- Tomatoes and Avocado: Lightly char the tomatoes and avocado halves on the grill for a few minutes. The heat will change the flavour of the tomatoes and add depth to your pico. Remove and chop them into small pieces.
- Limes: Place the limes on the grill for a few minutes to get a bit of char, then squeeze the juice into your pico mixture.
- Prepare the Pico de Gallo
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted corn, chopped red onion, charred tomatoes, and avocado. Add freshly squeezed lime juice, coriander, and minced garlic. For a touch of heat, chop some pickled jalapeños and add them to the mix. Crumble the feta pr paneer on top to bring a bit of saltiness and creaminess to the pico de gallo. Season with salt to taste.
- Grill the Hot Dogs
- Place the hot dogs directly on the grill. Grill them for a few minutes, turning occasionally, until they are nicely charred and heated through.
- Assembly
- Place the grilled hot dogs in buns and top with the prepared charred pico de gallo mixture. For an extra kick, drizzle with your Favorite hot sauce. Serve the hot dogs immediately, topped with the charred pico de gallo. Enjoy some heat!
Charring the vegetables adds incredible depth of flavor to the pico de gallo
Storage: Pico de gallo can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days
Nutritional Notes: Fresh vegetables add nutrition and flavor to classic hot dogs