Dominican Republic Hot Dog
Frank simmered in seasoned broth, then in a bun spread with ketchup, mustard and mayo; topped with cabbage, onions, sweet corn and tomato, sometimes cheese or bacon. Classic DR cart style.
The Dominican-style hot dog, often called “hot dog dominicano,” is a vibrant street food found at night stands (known as “picapollo” or “pica pollo” spots) across the Dominican Republic. These hot dogs are typically boiled or grilled and served in a bun with a mountain of toppings like shredded cabbage or lettuce, onions, tomatoes, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and sometimes hot sauce or cheese. Potato sticks or corn are also common add-ons, giving them a hearty crunch. While not as globally recognized as other Latin American hot dog styles, they’re deeply loved in the DR, especially after a night out. The style reflects the country’s love of bold, saucy, and layered flavors. It’s a street food celebration—messy, filling, and made to order.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Hot dogs (Split lengthwise before cooking)
- 4 Hot dog buns
- 2 cubes Chicken bouillon (For seasoned broth)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato powder (For broth flavor)
- 2 cups Green cabbage (Shredded, for cooking in broth)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (Kernels)
- 1 medium Red onion (Diced)
- 2 Tomatoes (Diced)
- as needed Mayonnaise
- as needed Ketchup
- as needed Yellow mustard
- 1 bag Potato chips (Crushed for topping)
- optional Cheese (Melted)
Instructions
- Cut hot dogs lengthwise for better flavor absorption.
- Prepare seasoned broth: Dissolve bouillon cubes and tomato powder in 4 cups water.
- Add shredded cabbage to broth and simmer 5 minutes until wilted.
- Add split hot dogs to broth and cook 5-7 minutes.
- Warm buns.
- Remove hot dogs and place in buns.
- Top with wilted cabbage from broth.
- Add corn, diced red onions, and tomatoes.
- Apply generous amounts of mayo, ketchup, and mustard.
- Top with crushed potato chips for crunch.
- Optional: Add melted cheese on top.
- Serve immediately. Authentic Dominican street cart style!
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