How to Make a Hot Dog Octopus

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Wanting to change up your child's bento or lunch box? A hot dog octopus could be exactly what you're looking for. With only a few minutes and a big imagination, this lunchtime sea creature can transform lunchtime into something creative and delicious. Read on for a quick recipe on how to reel in this tasty sea creature for your future meals.

1

Cut a hot dog in half.

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  1. You can use any kind of hot dog you like! Hot Dog Octopuses are often made with Japanese Pork Sausages because they are 3 inches in length.
    • You can also use beef hot dogs or any other type of sausage, so long as you cut them in half. [1]
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2

Turn one half on its flat side.

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  1. Cut a slit all the way through to the bottom. Start about an inch (2.54 cm) from the top—this would make 2 legs. [2]
3

Turn the hot dog and cut it again.

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  1. Turn the hot dog 90 degrees to the uncut side and repeat. This would make 4 legs so far. [3]
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4

Cut the rest of the legs.

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  1. Hold 3 legs up and look "inside". You are going to cut the "ridge" of the 4th leg, matching the length of the cuts. One of these slits is going to make 2 legs. Repeat for the 3 other legs to make 8 legs total. [4]
5

Boil the hot dogs .

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  1. Be aware that the legs will curl up in the process. So, be sure that there's enough room in the pot. [5]
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6

Drain them using a slotted spoon.

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  1. Make sure the hot dogs are as dry as possible before serving.
    • You may want to pat the hot dog octopuses dry with a paper towel or cloth.
7

Cool and enjoy.

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  1. You can serve your hot dog octopus over rice. You can also serve it over a bed of mixed vegetables, or over noodles! Feel free to get creative.
    • For even more fun, add eyes to your octopus with sesame seeds.
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    How long should I boil the hot dogs?
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    You should boil them until the legs curl up, which will probably take 5-10 minutes.
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    You could use food colorings and/or use a knife to cut faces in the "octopus head."
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      Things You'll Need

      • Slotted spoon
      • Small pot
      • Small or paring knife
      • Cutting board

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      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw9MWkjHCnE
      2. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/octopus-hot-dogs-78834
      3. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/octopus-hot-dogs-78834
      4. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234225/octodogs/
      5. ↑ https://www.thedailymeal.com/how-boil-hot-dogs

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