Paulista
Hot dog with mashed potatoes (purê de batata) spread, corn/peas (milho/ervilha), crispy potato sticks (batata palha), and vinagrete, a São Paulo, Brazil style.
The Paulista hot dog is a maximalist São Paulo street food staple, often sold from carts and food stands throughout Brazil’s largest city. It typically features a boiled or grilled hot dog topped with mashed potatoes, corn, peas, grated cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and crispy potato sticks (batata palha). Some versions even include quail eggs, bacon bits, or vinaigrette-style salsa. The style reflects São Paulo’s love for layered, hearty, and affordable street eats, with flavor and texture in every bite. While “Paulista” refers to anything from São Paulo, this hot dog style is uniquely associated with the city’s fast-paced urban food culture. It’s chaotic, overstuffed, and absolutely beloved.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Hot dogs (Brazilian-style sausages)
- 4 Hot dog buns (Soft Brazilian pão de açúcar)
- 3 large Potatoes (For mashed potatoes (purê))
- 1 cup Sweet corn (Milho)
- 1 cup Green peas (Ervilha)
- 1 cup Batata palha (Crispy potato sticks)
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese (Grated)
- ½ cup Brazilian vinagrete (Diced tomatoes, onions, peppers in vinegar)
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
- 4 Quail eggs (Hard boiled, optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, mash into smooth purê with butter and milk.
- Boil or grill hot dogs until heated through.
- Warm buns and place hot dogs inside.
- Spread generous layer of mashed potatoes over hot dogs.
- Add sweet corn and green peas.
- Top with Brazilian vinagrete.
- Drizzle with mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
- Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Top with crispy batata palha for signature crunch.
- Optional: Add halved hard-boiled quail eggs.
- Serve immediately. São Paulo street food excess at its finest!
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