Does anyone know of this type of deep-fried hot dog?
No, not a ripper.
I am talking about an actual hot dog, with a bun, and whatever toppings you want (e.g. relish, mustard, onions, etc.), and then the whole thing is dipped in batter, and then deep-fried.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Over lunch today, I wagered quite a bit of the "ipsedixit family treasure" that such a thing does exist, or at least did at one time, and may still do today.
Help?
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re: ipsedixit
raytamsgv
May 29, 2011 10:47 PM
The first batch was a bit on the plain side. It tasted like a regular hot dog except it had a crunch. The second batches were better because I stirred in some maple syrup and mushroom extract to the batter to give the flavor some extra depth. My wife and youngest son loved it. My other two sons were indifferent.
I think it would have looked better if the batter was thicker. If I get around to it, I might add some curry powder to the batter. My wife suggested adding bacon, but even thinking about the idea hardens my arteries.
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re: raytamsgv
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rworange
May 23, 2011 09:37 PM
The former Duke's Coffee Shop?
From this site (with photo)
http://avanttrash.com/tag/dukes-coffee-shop/
The Real Sunset Dog:
1/4lb. Hot Dog wrapped in Bacon, Dipped in Batter and fried (w/Bun).
Optional Condiment Suggestions: Cholula Hot Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard
Estimated Calories: 700-1,000+
It is kind of difficult to determine from the photo if it was just a dipped dog put in the bun or the bun was bttered too
The place is now Duke's West Hollywood and seems to have gone healthy. However this from there website seems to indicate a crowd who might appreaciate a batter dipped dog
http://www.dukeswesthollywood.com/ind..."Dukes is known as a "musical mecca" having fed countless celebrity regulars like Jim Morrison, Tom Waits, Janis Joplin, The Runaways, John Belushi, Rickie Lee Jones, etc"
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Sounds kind of like the whole "hot dog on a stick" chain except that they don't have a bun. Then again, if your'e dipping the hot dog in batter, what do you need a bun for?
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re: Servorg
Ok, but
1. HDOS does offer a hot dog on a bun (see http://www.hotdogonastick.com/menu.aspx); has anyone asked them if they would dip this in their batter? And2. Even if not, you can put ketchup and/or mustard on the battered stick (see picture at site above), so the only thing that would take some creativity would be how to get onions or whatever else to 'stick.'
Even in a bun (not exactly hermetically sealed), how would you prevent the condiments from coming out (and contaminating the batter, for that matter) when you dip it?
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re: asimen
Servorg
May 23, 2011 04:16 PM
"2. Even if not, you can put ketchup and/or mustard on the battered stick (see picture at site above), so the only thing that would take some creativity would be how to get onions or whatever else to 'stick.'
Even in a bun (not exactly hermetically sealed), how would you prevent the condiments from coming out (and contaminating the batter, for that matter) when you dip it?"
Lets take number 2 to start. How, exactly, do you envision that working? I can't come up with an idea that would even remotely stick enough of any type of toppings on a round dog to get that done. If you do please feel free to tell me how you see it.
As to number 3 I don't think that is an issue at all. If you get some of the toppings in the batter how are you going to a) know or b) see it as "contaminating" the batter? After all, your hot dog with condiments is going to be completely slathered in batter before the deep frying. I see this method as probably demanding you put the condiments under the dog and perhaps even put a couple of well placed tooth picks longitudinally to keep things "together" before the battering and then the deep fry immersion.
Number 1 is the easy part. Just ask them if they'll do it - or not.
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re: Servorg
Coming to this late in the game, but: if a room temperature hotdog nestled in a room temperature bun was slathered with room temperature condiments, and then the entire thing frozen -- wouldn't the frozen condiments adhere to the frozen hotdog which also adheres to the frozen bun? At that point, this fully dressed and frozen dog could be dipped into chilled batter and deep fried. .. Do I win anything??
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re: asimen
raytamsgv
May 23, 2011 04:43 PM
"Even in a bun (not exactly hermetically sealed), how would you prevent the condiments from coming out (and contaminating the batter, for that matter) when you dip it?"
I've been thinking about a possible solution for that problem: put the condiments on the bun first. Let the bun absorb as much of the liquids as possible. Then place the hot dog on top of it to keep the condiments from escaping when you dip it in the batter and also when you fry it.
If you're really concerned about batter contamination, scoop some of the batter into a smaller bowl, and dip the hot dog into that bowl. Rinse in between uses if required.
Again, this is all theoretical. I'm trying to find the time to actually try this.
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re: raytamsgv
goodhealthgourmet
May 23, 2011 08:40 PM
"Even in a bun (not exactly hermetically sealed), how would you prevent the condiments from coming out (and contaminating the batter, for that matter) when you dip it?"
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it's a matter of technique and the viscosity of the batter. tuck the condiments underneath the dog, and use a batter that's thick enough to hold its shape until it starts firming up in the fryer.it's been done with burgers so i'm sure it can be done with dogs.
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Hughlipton
May 23, 2011 01:03 PM
I didn't have time to go through what I found on google but I put in "hot dog on a bun battered and deep fried" and pulled up a bunch of responses, the first one being what you describe but I think it is a reecipe and not a restaurant.
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It is my humble opinion that anything, anything at all that human beings are physically capable of, either by themselves or with the assistance of others and/or machinery has not only been done, but is almost certainly being done by someone, somewhere right now. That would, I suggest, include your hot dog. The trick of course is finding out who is doing it and where.
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re: Servorg
I suppose I should have added, or already thought of. Perhaps ipsedixit has now invented it. If he hasn't made one already himself - would it be eligible for a patent, one wonders? - perhaps some other Chowhounder has already got to work on it, or is eating one right now.
I did have a not very good sausage today. I went to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game and made the mistake of having their new "Louisiana Cajun Sausage." Other than cayenne, it had very little flavor, no snap to the casing, and the Wonder Breadish bun fell apart with one bite. Still, it was a lot cheaper, as was the beer, than anything at Dodger Stadium.
On a better note, I also went to the Rancho Cucamonga Branch of Total Wine & More, a new booze emporium that, at least in my experience today, puts to shame BevMo or Topline or K&L or any other booze emporium I have ever been to - both in selection and price. They don't make it easy to get into the place's parking lot, but the address is: Foothill Crossing
8201 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, It's just a bit west of the 15 Fwy. According to the LA Times ad I saw for it today, there are now several scattered around the greater L.A. area.-
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re: EricDC
Nothing special unfortunately. They standard all beef hot dog isn't bad and they do now offer saurkraut, onions, jalapenos to dress it with. They have a new pulled pork and a tri tip sandwich, but i haven't tried them. The Mexican food - right field pavillion - looked like it might actually be okay. So, I'm not much help I fear. I'll be going again before too long and am determined to try more.
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re: estone888
Servorg
May 23, 2011 02:03 PM
If anyplace in LA is a likely candidate to do what the "Ipster" is looking for it seems like this place would be the ones to do it: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785145
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Vicious Dogs in North Hollywood
If you search through the comments, it does mention that this place has deep fried hot dogs. I didn't see it on their menu, though. It's worth a try. Give them a call.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vicious-dogs-...
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Vicious Dogs
5231 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601›1 Reply -
wienermobile
May 19, 2011 11:32 PM
I found something close, this is a Korean deep fried and french fry covered hot dog .
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Peripatetic
May 20, 2011 04:06 AM
My wife saw these in a Korean drama. Here's a piece about them:
http://www.lastappetite.com/french-fr...
Is there any place in LA that has a good version of these?
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raytamsgv
May 19, 2011 04:58 PM
For a small cut of the "ipsedixit family treasure", I will personally cook it for you.
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