Colombian Hot Dogs (Perro Caliente Colombiano)

Step 1

Put the pineapple and water in a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2

Press the pineapple mixture through a sieve into a small saucepan. Discard the pineapple on the sieve.

Step 3

Place the saucepan with the pineapple mixture over medium-low heat and add the lime juice and sugar. Cook, stirring for about 15 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl blend the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and then stir the mixture into the pineapple sauce.

Step 5

Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens. Simmer gently for 4 minutes while stirring.

Step 6

Let it cool and transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 7

In a medium pot bring water to a boil. Add the hot dogs to the boiling water and cover. Cook about 7 minutes.

Step 8

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 9

Place the hot dogs in the buns and top with pineapple sauce, coleslaw, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, topped with crushed potato chips. Serve and enjoy!