Cachorro quente
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Cachorro quente

Brazilian-style hot dog with various toppings.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • •Hot dog buns
  • •Sausages
  • •Tomato sauce
  • •Corn
  • •Peas
  • •Potato sticks

Instructions

1

Cook Sausages

Boil or grill sausages until cooked. (10 minutes)

2

Prepare Toppings

Heat tomato sauce and prepare corn and peas. (5 minutes)

3

Assemble

Place sausages in buns and add toppings. (5 minutes)

Cachorro quente is a beloved Brazilian-style hot dog that is known for its unique and flavorful toppings.

This popular street food has become a staple at parties, gatherings, and casual meals across Brazil.

To make cachorro quente, start by cooking the sausages either by boiling or grilling them until they are fully cooked. While the sausages are cooking, heat up some tomato sauce and prepare the corn and peas.

Once everything is ready, place the cooked sausages in hot dog buns and generously add the tomato sauce, corn, peas, and a handful of crispy potato sticks on top.

Customization is key with cachorro quente. You can add other toppings such as grated cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, or even some chopped onions and cilantro to suit your taste.

In Brazil, cachorro quente is typically enjoyed as a quick and satisfying meal, often accompanied by a cold beverage. It is a favorite among both children and adults alike.

While cachorro quente is a delicious treat, it is important to enjoy it in moderation, as the combination of sausages, potato sticks, and various toppings can make it a high-calorie and high-fat meal.

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