Classic Hot Dogs

Ingredients

• Frankfurters (about 50 g each) 4
• Hot dog buns 4 (180 g)
• Water, for simmering 1 l
• Yellow mustard 20 g
• Ketchup 40 g
• White onion, finely chopped to serve (optional)
• Sweet pickle relish to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Add the frankfurters and heat them in the barely simmering water for 5-6 minutes; do not let the water boil hard, or the skins may split.

3. 3

   Alternatively, grill the frankfurters over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning often, until lightly charred.

4. 4

   Warm the buns in a 180C oven for 3-4 minutes, or toast the cut sides briefly on the grill.

5. 5

   Place a frankfurter in each bun.

6. 6

   Squeeze a line of mustard and ketchup along each frankfurter.

7. 7

   Add onion or relish if you like and serve at once.