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Grilled hot dogs in crispy, toasted buns are topped with a slaw style mixture of mayo and gochujang along with kimchi and other vegetables for different textures. Just, yum! You can enjoy these Korean-inspired loaded kimchi hot dogs at home with just a few ingredients and under 20 minutes of your time.

Top view of hot dogs with kimchi topping, black sesame sides on the side.

Ingredients

In this kimchi hot dog recipe, diced kimchi is mixed with mayo, gochujang and carrots, giving you a creamy, spicy, umami topping with a bit of crunch.

  • mayo
  • gochujang
  • lime juice – freshly squeezed
  • kimchi
  • carrots
  • green onions
  • wieners
  • hot dog buns
  • green onions and toasted black sesame seeds – as a garnish
Hot dogs with creamy, kimchi topping, black sesame seeds and sliced green onion curls on black background.

For something a little different than your standard hot dog bun, I recommend a bolillo bun. It is used for Sonoran hot dogs, which have a lot of ingredients as well. The bolillo tastes great toasted, and it is deep enough to hold all the toppings. If you cannot find this roll, a regular hot dog bun or hoagie roll will also work.

Since these Asian flavors are regularly paired with spicy pork or beef, both beef and pork wieners, or a mix of the two, will match well with these Korean ingredients.

For vegetarians, the most popular choices are tofu, lentil, or veggie dogs. Just make sure the kimchi you buy is vegetarian as well.

Hot dogs with creamy, kimchi topping, black sesame seeds and sliced green onion curls.

Why Toast Your Hot Dog Buns?

With this saucy topping, regular hot dog buns can get soggy and are in need of a sturdy base.

By toasting your hot dog buns, it gives a more solid base and keeps the toppings from falling out of the bun. More importantly, since the kimchi mixture is incorporated in different liquids, it is going to be wet. Toasting the inside will keep the liquid from saturating the bun and create a more desirable texture.

Storage

Any leftover, creamy kimchi topping can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Hot dogs with creamy, kimchi topping, black sesame seeds and sliced green onion curls.

Did you enjoy these kimchi hot dogs? Let me know in the comments and please share the recipe!

Top view of hot dogs with kimchi topping, black sesame sides on the side.

Kimchi Hot Dogs

Joss D
Grilled hot dogs in crispy, toasted buns are topped with a slaw style mixture of mayo and gochujang along with kimchi and other vegetables for different textures.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, German, Korean
Servings 4
Calories 459 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup kimchi - drained from the brine and diced
  • 1 cup carrots - grated
  • 1 cup green onions - chopped
  • 4 wieners
  • 4 hot dog buns - sliced open

To Garnish:

  • green onions - sliced thinly
  • toasted black sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the mayo, gochujang and lime juice together.
    ½ cup mayo, 3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Add the kimchi, carrots and green onions and stir to coat. Reserve.
    1 cup kimchi, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup green onions
  • Grill the wieners over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until they are warmed through and have grill marks.
    4 wieners
  • Grill the hot dog buns face down for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until golden and crispy.
    4 hot dog buns
  • Place the grilled wieners in the toasted buns and top with the kimchi mixture. Garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve!

Equipment

Outdoor grill

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 11gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 867mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5666IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword kimchi
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