Nokia Kuuma Koira

Nokia Kuuma Koira (Finnish Hot Dog)

A classic Finnish street-food hot dog traditionally sold at market stalls, gas stations, and kiosks across Finland. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for a quick handheld meal.

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Total

15 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Recipe ingredients

• •4 pieces Finnish-style hot dog sausages, look for HK Sininen or similar beef/pork frankfurters
• •4 pieces hot dog buns, soft white Finnish-style buns if available
• •30 g (1 oz) diced onion, finely chopped raw white or red onion
• •60 ml (¼ cup) tomato ketchup, traditionally a mild Finnish-style ketchup
• •30 ml (2 tbsp) yellow mustard, or null
• •15 ml (1 tbsp) sweet relish or chopped pickles, optional, common at some kiosks
• •1 liter (4 cups) water, for simmering the sausages

Steps

1. 1 Bring 1 liter of water to a gentle simmer in a pot over medium heat (do not boil vigorously, as Finnish kiosks typically warm sausages in a hot water bath, not grilled).
2. 2 Add the hot dog sausages and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 72°C (160°F) measured with an instant-read thermometer at the center.
3. 3 While the sausages warm, lightly toast or steam the buns if desired (traditional kiosks often serve them at room temperature).
4. 4 Place one warmed sausage into each bun.
5. 5 Top with a generous spoonful of diced raw onion, then squeeze or spoon ketchup and mustard along the length of the sausage.
6. 6 Add sweet relish or pickles if using, and serve immediately while hot.