The Dodger Dog 2.0
The Dodgers plan to unveil a test treat at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, a one-night-only attempt at making something already special even better.
Behold the Avo Dog, where Dodger Blue meets Guacamole green.
A topping with fresh Chilean Hass avocados, chopped tomatoes and lime juice will be offered at some concession stands tonight, courtesy of Farmer John and the Chilean Avocado Importers Association. There'll be folks stationed at the condiment carts throughout the stadium to serve up the topping for those who want it -- for free.
To some, sticking his or her wiener in a batch of guac may seem unsavory, even downright wrong. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.
And here's how you try it, based on a recipe the avocado producers have passed on in hopes of making it a standard food item someday at the park:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8 (or 2, if you're any kind of dog eater)
Ingredients: 8 Farmer John foot-long hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 large ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, chopped and mashed
2 limes, juiced
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
1. Grill hot dogs until lightly browned. Open hot dog buns and grill flat.
2. Mix avocados, diced tomatoes and lime juice in a small bowl.
3. On each hot dog bun spread desired condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo)
4. Place hot dogs on each dressed bun and top with avocado mixture. (Add grilled or raw onions if desired.) Sprinkle with a little salt. Serve.
Eat. Eat more. Seriously.
Total cost for all those ingredients is about the $15 range. For our tastes, a red onion chopped in would be even better. And a little cilantro. And some tortilla chips.
You do it as you please. And go easy on the mustard. Don't want to take away from that guac burst of taste.
Ole.
And for those who thinks this all borders on blasphemy, well, we've got a book for you to read while the rest of your family loads up on this new concoction: