Finnish Hot Dog Sauce (Nakkikastike)
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.
Ingredients
- 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!
Nutrition
Serving: 180gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10.5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8.5gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3g
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