Completo (Chilean Hot Dog with Avocado, Tomato and Mayonnaise)
In short: The Chilean street hot dog piled with mashed avocado, chopped tomato and plenty of mayonnaise on a soft bun. Ready in 25 minutes. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 570 kcal
The completo is Chile's answer to the hot dog, sold from stands and sandwich shops everywhere and eaten at football games and parties. A soft bun is stacked with a sausage, a thick spread of mashed avocado, chopped tomato and a generous squeeze of mayonnaise. Chileans call this version the italiano. It is messy, rich and cool at the same time, so keep napkins handy.
Instructions
- Simmer the sausages in a pot of water for 5 to 7 minutes, until heated through (74°C / 165°F). Keep them warm in the water.
- Mash the avocados with a fork with the lemon juice and salt until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Toast the buns cut side down in a dry skillet or on a griddle for 1 to 2 minutes, until warm and lightly crisp.
- Put a sausage in each bun. Spread a quarter of the avocado over each, top with the tomato and finish with a generous zigzag of mayonnaise.
- Serve right away, with hot sauce on the side for anyone who wants it.
Tips
- Use ripe but firm avocados and mash them just before serving so they stay green. The lemon juice slows browning.
- Warm sauerkraut and a squeeze of mustard are common extra toppings, and a veggie dog works well if you do not eat meat.
Questions and answers
What is a completo?
A completo is the Chilean hot dog, served in a soft bun with a sausage and plenty of toppings. The italiano version has avocado, tomato and mayonnaise.
Can I make the avocado topping ahead of time?
Mash it just before serving. If you must make it ahead, press plastic wrap onto the surface with a little lemon juice and keep it for up to 2 hours.
Which sausage is best for a completo?
A mild, soft frankfurter, like the ones sold at Chilean stands. A plant-based hot dog also works.
How long does it take to make Completo (Chilean Hot Dog with Avocado, Tomato and Mayonnaise)?
About 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Completo (Chilean Hot Dog with Avocado, Tomato and Mayonnaise)?
About 570 kcal per serving, with 13 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 41 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 570 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 41 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
