Finnish Hot Dog Sauce (Nakkikastike)

Finnish Hot Dog Sauce is one of those wacky & weird kid foods that’s sneakily good. You can make it more upscale by swapping the hot dogs out for nicer sausages, if you want! Plus, if you grab a pack of hot dogs or sausages, you’ve probably got everything else you need already, and this comes together really quickly and easily. Perfect for those times when you need a quick hot lunch!

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Tools & Equipment for Finnish Hot Dog Sauce

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large saucepan or frying pan
• Liquid measuring cups
• Whisk
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients for Finnish Hot Dog Sauce

• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 package hot dogs or other sausages (12-16 oz)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp allspice (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 Tbsp mustard

The Process: How to Make Finnish Hot Dog Sauce

Dice onions & slice hot dogs to your desired thickness.

Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Put diced onions in the pan and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add hot dog slices and continue to cook until lightly browned.

Add tomato paste, allspice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined and cook for a few more minutes to let the tomato paste lightly caramelize.

Add flour, mix until fully combined. Slowly add in water, whisking constantly. The sauce will be fairly thick and pasty. Add the milk and mustard. Simmer until thickened and slightly reduced. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve over boiled or mashed potatoes!

How Should I Serve & Store Finnish Hot Dog Sauce?

I recommend serving with potatoes since the blander flavor balances out the more flavorful hot dog sauce!

This keeps for a few days sealed tightly in the fridge, or for a few months in the freezer.

Finnish Hot Dog Sauce (Nakkikastike)

Carol Scheck

One of those weird & wonderful kid's foods that definitely isn't just for kids! With tomato paste and mustard in the sauce, it's got all the right hot dog flavors.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
• 1 package hot dogs or other sausages 12-16 oz
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp allspice optional
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 Tbsp mustard

Instructions

 

• Dice onions & slice hot dogs to your desired thickness.
• Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
• Add hot dog slices and continue to cook until lightly browned.
• Add tomato paste, allspice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined and cook for a few more minutes to let the tomato paste lightly caramelize.
• Add flour, mix until fully combined.
• Slowly add in water, whisking constantly. The sauce will be fairly thick and pasty.
• Add the milk and mustard. Simmer until thickened and slightly reduced. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve over boiled or mashed potatoes!

Notes

1. Use any variety of hot dogs or sausages in this dish to adjust the flavor to your preference!

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For another very kid-friendly Finnish dish, try Finnish Macaroni Casserole

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