Mini Spicy Green Wasabi Pretzel Dogs - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Hello from New York!

I am so looking forward to sharing this trip with you and I'll be trying to capture every special moment. However, it's been a few days now, since I've shared a recipe so I thought it would be a great time to share one before the upcoming posts I've got from the city.

Though I don’t have anything chocolate, I do have some adorable little snacks to share. There really wasn’t any particular inspiration for these other than the fact that my mom and I have a mutual love of wasabi.

I made these because when I was back at home I was making some kid-friendly snacks for the little ones to fuel all of the inevitable energy that gets burned when you get a group of kiddos together. Pigs in a blanket are always a safe bet with kids. I mean, who can turn them down? Anyway, I thought I’d try a variation while I had the stuff ready, so I added wasabi to some of them, hence the green color. Don't worry, I made some that weren't spicy for the kids as well.

Of course, as I was editing pictures I realized that these would have been perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. You know, with the whole green thing. Totally missed it, didn’t I? I’ll have to catch it next year. Well, and these are kind of green and red so they’d be great when Christmas comes around again. I’m pretty far off with timing my recipes sometimes.

They’re really simple and fun to make. I used powdered wasabi in the dough and I stuffed them with white cheddar cheese (which never fails) and I think they were a big hit. With the older people, that is. I didn’t even try to get one of the kids to eat something that green.

So these had a pretty good amount of wasabi flavor but not quite enough kick in my opinion so next time I’m going heavier on the wasabi. You can also dip them in wasabi paste for that great nose burn that every wasabi lover looks forward to.

Mini Spicy Green Wasabi Pretzel Dogs

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Yield: about 20 piglets

Ingredients

Dough:
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 talespoons sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick butter (melted)
1 egg
1/3 cup powdered wasabi (or more to taste if you want them spicy)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (14-oz) package cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs
3 - 4 slices white cheddar cheese

Instructions

Stir water, milk, sugar, and yeast together until yeast is dissolved and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Pour into a large mixing bowl and whisk in egg and melted butter until combined. Add flour and wasabi and mix until dough comes together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead for about minutes. Place in oiled bowl and cover, then place in warm place to rise until doubled in size.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and cut slits halfway through the hot dogs. Cut or fold cheese slices into thin strips and stuff into hot dogs. Line a tray with parchment or silicone mats. Take pieces of dough, about 1 tablespoon, and form into thin ropes then wrap around dogs. Place them about 1 inch apart on tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is oozing.

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Comments

[slimanepro]

Awesome .. Post beautiful
Well done .. good for you looks great city
Thank you for the pictures‏..

[bitcointravel]

looking good thanks for sharing

[mohsin01]

The look of the beauty does not compare with others

[sunrisela]

That looks like such a Great idea. I've had these before without the Wasabi, cant wait to try it with Wasabi.

[akilasultana373]

Actually I have never seen this kind of hot dog.Its looking very nice,Excellent color may be it has amazing test.I will try in my home thanks for sharing your recipe.Its makes my hungry.

[viral-video]

looks yummy!!

[bakhtiar7]

So yummy...

[gringalicious]

Thanks @bakhtiar7!

[platedbykay]

These look yummmm! I’m excited to veganize these! :P

[gringalicious]

That's a great idea. I hope it turns out delicious @platedbykay.

[paolapaopoly]

Me too! ;)

[paulavg]

Love the color, I'm gonna taste it definitely

[parryinecstasy]

It looks like a fruit... It makes me hungry 😊😊😊😊

[andiheriandi]

what fruit is it

[gringalicious]

Haha, I suppose it does look like fruit. It's actually hot dogs. Thanks @andiheriandi

[imrulhasan]

wow!
@gringalicious This looks so delicious. Those photos made me hungry. I'm gonna make this dish as soon as possible. I can't wait as I'm a food lover.

[maicle]

Looking so yummy

[bluefoxy]

Hola @gringalicious This would be a nice dish for st. patricks day. Right now I would love some Jalapeno poppers. Maybe this can be a next recipe post :D

[pariza]

It looks like a fruit. Beautiful looking and will be delicious. thanks a lot for sharing.......@gringalicious.

[gringalicious]

Thank you @pariza!

[noboxes]

amazing food photography!!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @noboxes!

[mamaloves]

I cannot wait to give these a try

[gringalicious]

I hope you enjoy them @mamaloves!

[saifuddinamir]

Hmmmm.....yummmy..my mouuth watering. Very amazing shoot @gringalulicious. Let me to resteem. Thanks and god bless you

[gringalicious]

Thanks @saifuddinamir

[xdyousuf]

great idea to have such kind of recpie
looks so yummy

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[oceanpris]

This is really a good idea and looks funny :-). My little daughter would love this for sure. Sunny greetings from Bali

[gabiconi]

Me encanta que lo que voy a comer se vea lindo....y esta foto si que provoca comersela. @gringalicious

[liwen12345]

Wasabi and hot dog, what a strange combo! but looks really good though : ）

[vwd]

I love wasabi! I wish I had the time and energy to make things from scratch like this. Your posts are so inspiring.

[teenovision]

while travelling it will be very easy to carry

[moons00000]

tried making it but failed, will try your way and hope works, thanks friend

[betterthanhome]

I´m really curious how they taste. Because wasabi is something i love and hate at the same time. I love the taste but I hate how it goes through your nose! 😂

[lemi]

Mmmmmmm, I just started eating.

[punxi]

original dish to make for a party with friends at home!

[doktarufas]

I don't mean to be naughty, but those hot dogs look like artistic D's. APOLOGIES

[heelsonwheels]

wow looks yummy

[momskitchen]

Those little Wassabi Dogs look so yummy @gringalicious ! I will need make these soon! Great for the Victoria Day Long Weekend coming up, Yummo!! I just started a Food Boasting Contest #foodboasting . I am trying to start a new tag I had some great entries for the first one this is contest #2 now if you get a chance to check it out Thanks !! And keep up the great work !upped and resteemed both accounts!💁👍✌😀😋

[syedmohsin333]

Wow looks yummy....Gringalicious, you look cute and your kind heart and tastes add more to it. Have a cocacola after having this delicious food.

[olawalium]

Dear Victoria,

How are you today? I can see you are doing great, and I wonder why I always ask. Haha.

How was your trip to New York? I look forward to the update on it later as you have promised.

However, it's been a few days now, since I've shared a recipe so I thought it would be a great time to share one before the upcoming posts I've got from the city.

The few days you mentioned seem like few weeks. This is a great feeling to have the recipes back, even though I am not to taste this. I blame distance for this.

Never heard of wasabi before and this is my first. So many things to learn, just being around you. I am watching closely. I bet they taste yummy and really nice.

I sent you two letters, and I am sure you haven't received them from the post master or you haven't checked your mailbox due to changed address? I left some vital information there for you, that was why I knew you haven't checked your mailbox.

Looking forward to the updates about New York later in the day.

Have fun Victoria, you deserve it, always remember that.

With love,

Olawalium
Your taster.

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[kgakakillerg]

That's a really excellent post food looks so yummy

[fedep85]

wow. it looks delicious. I'm gonna try to make it this weekend. thanks for sharing your recipe, I let u know my opinion after i'll try to make it. perfect for aperitivo :)

[williem]

Your cake is wonderful

[blazing]

This looks really great awesome to check that out

[themoehawk]

Oh wow you just made me hungry ... again lol

[mdrakib]

this food look so yummi😍😍

[flowerpowerart]

These look really interesting.

[annemariemay]

Oh man, these look sooooooo good! I always love your posts, girl! :)

[ibrahimwaraich]

what a amazing post, they look delicious i must attempt to make them they pron wont taste as good as yours lol.😉 😊 😋

[jazzsassyone]

Yummy photos!!! Makes me hungry! Thank you @gringalicious for sharing the recipe to go along with the pictures, very thoughful. :)

[zaynwalker]

elegance is key

[syllem]

Hola @gringalicious, se ven deliciosos, pero creo que solo lo comeriamos mi esposo y yo, a mis hijos solo les gusta pollito a la plancha y bisteck, máximo carne molida. Algun dia lo intentare. Felicidad siempre.

[emmadivine]

Nice post @gringalicious....thanks for posting ✅✔

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[vedacarolina]

Se ve riquisimo, lo haría en casa pero sin que sean picantes para compartir con mi hija y esposo...