Ramen burger is a unique variety of a hamburger consisting of a meat patty that is sandwiched between two fried ramen noodle buns. The meat patty is typically slathered in shoyu sauce and topped with arugula and scallions. The dish was created by Keizo Shimamoto, a ramen blogger, who debuted it in 2013 in Brooklyn.
The ramen burger was so popular that it had been voted by Time Magazine as one of the 17 most influential burgers ever created.
Although Dodger dogs are produced for the masses, it is also a tradition, a staple, and a part of Dodgers baseball culture. This hot dog variety was invented in the 1960s, and its producer, Farmer John, sells more than 3 million of Dodger dogs every year, most of them at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
It consists of a steamed white bun (produced by Hostess), a long, grilled pork wiener, and a selection of condiments according to personal preferences, such as mustard or crispy onions.
In Boston, hot dogs are typically served steamed, unlike many other hot dog varieties which are grilled. These hot dogs are often served with baked beans, a true Bostonian staple. The buns should not be large, and they are traditionally cut on the side, so they are thinner and don't overpower the hot dog.
Sometimes, the buns are additionally griddled with butter. The most common toppings for Boston hot dogs include mustard, ketchup, chopped onions, and picalilli – a chunky relish made with pickled vegetables and various spices.
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Reindeer dog is an Alaskan hot dog variety in which the sausages are made with caribou, pork, and beef. Apart from the split and grilled hot dog, the steamed bun is topped with Coca-Cola-deglazed onions, mustard, and cream cheese, while ketchup and relish might also occasionally be added to the combination.
These hot dogs are said to be so good that they are even being made and sold in other parts of the country such as Denver and Portland.
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A corn dog consists of processed meat on a stick that is dipped in corn meal batter and deep-fried. It is a wildly popular snack (and hot dog variation) throughout the United States of America. Corn dogs are typically found at county fairs, carnivals, sports arenas, food courts in malls, and roadside eateries.
This flavorful snack was first popularized by Neil Fletcher at the Texas State Fair in 1942, although the vendors at the Minnesota State Fair claim that they invented it in 1941 when it was known as a Pronto Pup. Today, corn dogs are often eaten with yellow mustard, pickles, sauerkraut, or mayonnaise, and there are numerous varieties of the snack throughout the world, namely in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
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Chili burger is a variety of hamburger consisting of a bun and a meat patty that is topped with chili con carne, although the chili might also be served on the side. The hamburger is served open-faced in some places, and it is often topped with cheese and onions, while fries are usually served as an accompaniment.
It is believed that chili burger was invented in the 1920s by Thomas M. DeForest in Los Angeles.
This burrito variety is especially popular in Michigan, although it can sometimes be found throughout the Unites States, in California, Washington, and Texas. The burrito is called wet because it is smothered in red chile sauce, and the whole thing is then topped with heaps of melted cheese.
It is quite heavy and filling, and can be filled with anything from shredded beef to beans and rice. Although its history is quite murky, some people claim that it originated in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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View moreEven though it's hard to pinpoint the exact point in time when Fenway franks were invented, it is believed that they were first sold soon after the park's 1912 opening. Since then, these delicious hot dogs have become popular fan favorites at baseball games and a true Boston staple.
Unlike other ballpark hot dogs which are typically either grilled or steamed, Fenway franks are boiled and grilled, then placed in a split bread roll and consumed plain or topped with various relishes or mustard. This hot dog variety is characterized by its bold flavors because the meat is flavored with garlic, onion, and mustard, and the sausages are then cooled using a special process in order to preserve the juiciness.
Frita Cubana (or simply frita) is a burger variety with Cuban origins. It was invented in Havana in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s (there's still no consensus). Originally, these burgers were sold by friteros from their stands, called puestos.
The burgers were made with Cuban rolls, ground beef, onions, seasonings such as smoked paprika (pimentón), and julienned potatoes. In 1962, Ramon Estevill brought the burgers to Miami when he opened his small eatery. Nowadays, El Rey De Las Fritas is the most popular frita joint in Miami, and the fritas are made with a spicy tomato sauce, ground beef, a soft bun, red onions, and salty shoestring potatoes.
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Torta de tamal or guajolota is a popular Mexican street food item that is usually consumed for breakfast, consisting of a soft bolillo roll (or telera bread) filled with a tamal.
For example, the Oaxacan-style tamal is typically filled with mole negro and shredded chicken, but there are many other kinds of tamal. Besides tamal, various sauces, cheeses, and other ingredients are also often added.
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