Cute Hot Dog on Noodles for Kids Octopus on the Sea
Transform dinnertime into a delightful culinary adventure with the "Cute Hot Dog on Noodles for Kids: Octopus on the Sea." This whimsical recipe combines tender spaghetti noodles, cleverly styled as an ocean bed, with adorable hot dog "octopuses" that are sure to captivate little ones. With just a few simple cuts, the hot dogs curl into playful octopus shapes when boiled, making this dish as much fun to prepare as it is to eat. Garnished with black sesame seed eyes and fresh parsley, and served with a splash of ketchup for dipping, this quick and easy creation is ideal for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly crafted to delight kids, this dish brings creativity and flavor to the table while sneaking in a dose of family-friendly fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces hot dogs
- 200 grams spaghetti noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (for eyes)
- 1 liter water
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a large pot.
Add 200 grams of spaghetti noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes. Drain, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
Cut each hot dog in half lengthwise, stopping about 1 inch from the top to leave the rounded 'head' intact. Rotate and make another cut, creating 4 legs. Then cut each leg again to make 8 thin legs for the octopus. Repeat for all hot dogs.
Bring a smaller pot of water to a boil. Drop the hot dog octopuses into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until the legs curl and the hot dogs are heated through. Remove and set aside.
Arrange the cooked spaghetti noodles on plates as a 'sea'. Place the hot dog octopuses on top of the spaghetti.
Use black sesame seeds to create eyes on each hot dog's rounded 'head.' Use a dab of ketchup to help the seeds stick if necessary.
Garnish the plate with chopped parsley and serve with ketchup on the side for dipping.
Serve immediately and watch the kids enjoy their fun and tasty meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4323 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
