Gourmet Brazilian-Style Quail Egg Hot Dogs
A Brazilian-inspired twist on the classic hot dog, generously topped with tender quail eggs, sweet corn, peas, and a smooth tomato sauce. A colorful and flavorful homemade street food that delights everyone in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, fun, and character-filled meal!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 soft hot dog buns
- 4 frankfurters (or hot dog sausages)
- 8 to 12 quail eggs
- 4 tbsp canned corn, drained
- 4 tbsp cooked peas (frozen or canned)
- 8 tbsp plain tomato purée (coulis)
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise (to taste)
- 4 tbsp ketchup (to taste)
- 1 bunch fresh parsley or fresh chives
- 1 pinch sweet paprika (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- 1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the sausages and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
- 2
In a second pot, bring water to a boil and gently add the quail eggs. Cook for exactly 4 minutes for a slightly runny yolk. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Peel them carefully and cut them in half lengthwise.
- 3
Pour the tomato purée into a small saucepan. Add the sweet paprika, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until hot and slightly thickened.
- 4
If using frozen peas, cook them for 3 minutes in boiling salted water, then drain. Drain the canned corn and set aside.
- 5
Open the hot dog buns without separating them completely. Toast them for 1 to 2 minutes in a dry skillet cut-side down, or for 2 minutes in an oven at 356°F, to make them lightly golden and crispy.
- 6
Place a hot sausage into each bun. Generously drizzle 2 tablespoons of hot tomato sauce directly over the sausage.
- 7
Distribute the corn and peas generously along the length of the hot dog.
- 8
Arrange 2 to 3 quail egg halves harmoniously on top, yolk-side up, for an appetizing presentation.
- 9
Finish with a drizzle of mayonnaise and ketchup in an elegant zigzag pattern. Sprinkle generously with finely chopped parsley or chives.
- 10
Serve immediately while hot. For extra indulgence, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a few drops of hot sauce to taste.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to a true Brazilian hot dog is generosity: don't be afraid to pile on the toppings! For an even tastier tomato sauce, sauté it for 2 minutes with a minced garlic clove before adding the purée. And for quail eggs with perfectly creamy yolks, never skip the ice bath—it stops the cooking instantly and makes them easier to peel.
