Homemade Tender Juicy Hotdogs (Filipino Style) 👩🏻‍🍳

Ingredients :
Meat Mixture :
. 500g ground pork (with a little fat
for juiciness)
250g ground chicken or beef
. 100g pork fat (optional but
recommended)
. 2 tbsp ice water
. 1 tbsp garlic powder
. 1 tsp onion powder
. 1 tsp ground black pepper
. 1½ tbsp salt
. 2 tbsp brown sugar
. 2 tbsp cornstarch
. 2 tbsp milk powder (for tender
texture)
. 1 tbsp soy sauce
. 1 tbsp oyster sauce
. 1 tbsp paprika (for red color)
. ½ tsp red food coloring (optional)
. 1 tsp MSG (optional)
. 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For wrapping :
. Sausage casing OR plastic food
wrap (for homemade style)

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture

Place ground pork, chicken/beef, and pork fat in a bowl.

Add salt and ice water.

Mix well for 5–8 minutes until sticky and paste-like.

Tip: Keeping the meat cold helps create a smooth and juicy hotdog texture.

2. Add Seasonings

Add:

garlic powder

onion powder

pepper

sugar

cornstarch

milk powder

soy sauce

oyster sauce

paprika

food coloring

oil

Mix until fully combined.

3. Chill the Mixture

Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.

This helps:  improve flavor

 make the texture bouncy

 keep the hotdog tender

4. Shape the Hotdogs

Using plastic wrap:

Place about 2–3 tablespoons meat mixture on plastic wrap.

Roll tightly into a sausage shape.

Twist both ends.

Make all pieces equal size.

5. Steam the Hotdogs

Arrange hotdogs in a steamer.

Steam for 20–25 minutes until firm.

Cool completely before removing plastic wrap.

6. Cook Before Serving

You can:

Pan fry

Add a little oil.

Fry until glossy and lightly browned.

Grill

Grill over medium heat until slightly charred.

Boil

Simmer for 3–5 minutes.