Perro Caliente Peruano
Hot dog in a soft bun topped with salsa criolla (onion, ají, lime), ketchup, mustard, mayo, and often crushed potato chips/papitas al hilo. Ubiquitous Peruvian street dog; locals recognize the build.
Peru’s street‑corner hot dog is dressed with salsa criolla—thinly sliced onion with lime and chili—plus ketchup, mustard, and sometimes mayonnaise. Crushed potato sticks add crunch at many carts. It’s a familiar snack near plazas and stadiums.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Hot dogs (Good quality frankfurters)
- 4 Hot dog buns (Soft Peruvian-style bread)
- 2 medium Red onions (For salsa criolla)
- 1 tablespoon Ají amarillo paste (Yellow chili paste)
- 2 limes Lime juice (Fresh squeezed)
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- as needed Ketchup
- as needed Yellow mustard
- 1 cup Papitas al hilo (Crispy potato sticks or crushed chips)
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Make salsa criolla: Thinly slice red onions, season with salt, lime juice, and ají amarillo paste. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry hot dogs until heated through and lightly charred.
- Warm buns and split open.
- Place hot dog in bun.
- Top generously with salsa criolla.
- Add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise as desired.
- Sprinkle generously with papitas al hilo for crunch.
- Serve immediately. Classic Peruvian street food with bright, tangy flavors!
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