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Hotdog and marshmallow skewers
Filipino party sticks of cocktail hotdogs and marshmallows, stuck into a cabbage
No Filipino children's party, from a seventh birthday in Quezon City to a barrio fiesta, is complete without a cabbage or pineapple bristling with sticks of red cocktail hotdogs and soft marshmallows. The sweet-salty pairing sounds odd and is loved by every child at the table, and it doubles as the party centrepiece. Most marshmallows contain gelatine, so this is not vegetarian; look for gelatine-free marshmallows if needed. Chef's tip: fry the hotdogs just until they split slightly and curl, then let them cool before threading so the marshmallows don't melt.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
- 30 cocktail sausagesabout 400 g; red Filipino-style if you can find them
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 30 marshmallowsregular size
- 1 small green cabbage or pineappleto stand the skewers in
To serve
- ½ cup banana ketchup or tomato ketchup (optional)
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Cut a shallow cross in each end of 30 cocktail sausages so they curl as they cook. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry them for 5–7 minutes, turning, until the ends open out, the skins are glossy and they are hot through to 160°F.
7 minStep 2: Drain on kitchen paper and let them cool for 5 minutes. The common mistake is threading them hot: the marshmallows melt and slide down the stick.
5 minStep 3: Thread a hotdog and one of 30 marshmallows on to each short skewer or cocktail stick, alternating, with two or three pieces per stick. For children under five, halve the hotdogs lengthwise first and use blunt sticks with an adult nearby.
Step 4: Wash and dry 1 small green cabbage or pineapple, sit it on a plate (trim the base if it wobbles) and push the skewers in all over like a hedgehog. Serve with ½ cup banana ketchup or tomato ketchup.
Step 5: Keep the platter out of the sun and eat within 2 hours. Leftover hotdogs keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until piping hot.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 190 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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- How long does hotdog and marshmallow skewers take?
- About 18 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
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