Top 5 South American Hot Dogs

Choripán is the ultimate in Argentine street food, a sandwich consisting of a chorizo sausage and a variety of condiments in a crusty bun. It is usually consumed on the go, since it is mostly sold at street stands throughout Latin America. The name choripán is derived from two words: chorizo, referring to the sausage, and pan, meaning bread.Expand

One of the most popular street food items in Chile is the delicious completo – which is the Chilean version of the famous American hot dog. Made with boiled wiener sausages served inside plain bread rolls, the whole dish is finished with generous amounts of various savory condiments such as sauerkraut, mashed avocado, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and many other luscious combinations. Depending on the toppings, they appear under various names such as original or Italiana, and can be found in the local laid-back eateries and fast food chains everywhere in the country.Expand

Cachorro quente is the Brazilian version of a hot dog consisting of a bread roll filled with sausage links, ground beef in a chunky tomato sauce with green peppers and onions, and melted cheese. The dish is traditionally served with a wide variety of accompaniments such as mashed potatoes, corn, grated carrots, fries, peas, or pico de gallo, depending on the customers' preference. The toppings are virtually endless, and each region in Brazil has its own preference.Expand

Perro caliente is a Colombian variety of the hot dog, characterized by its large size and unusual toppings. The sausage is steamed or boiled and usually topped with ingredients such as pineapple chunks, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, raspberries, bacon, and crushed potato chips. The whole thing is placed in a bread roll which is then wrapped in paper or served in a styrofoam boat. There are a number of regional variations of this popular fast food, so some cooks like to add a bit of lettuce or a quail's egg on top. Perro caliente can be found on numerous street stands in Colombia, but it is also very popular in the United States of America, especially in the Queens area of New York City.Expand

Pancho is an Uruguayan hot dog made with a sausage in a pan de Viena bun. The sausage often sticks out from the bun as it is usually longer than pan de Viena. Experts say that the pancho is all about the toppings, which vary depending on the region and vendors. Some of the favorite toppings include corn, mustard, cheese, onions, and salsa golf, which is a combination of mayonnaise and ketchup. If you're making pancho at home, it is recommended to serve it with a side of french fries.Expand