Chilean-Style Hot Dogs With Avocado-Chili Relish

Food is a perfect way to connect us all. :) This recipe shows how you can get to know another country's culture in the comfort of your own backyard.;) Recipe by Nirmala Narine, who is founder of nirmalaskitchen.com and cookbook author.Beter Homes and Gardens Magazine, August 2010 edition.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantro
• 2  medium jalapeno chile, peppers stem removed and thinly sliced
• 2  small shallots, peeled and thinly sliced (or 4 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced)
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  cup  diced green and red tomatoes
• 2  avocados, peel and seeded, coarsely chopped
•  sea salt, kosher salt or  salt
•  freshly ground pepper
• 4 -6  kosher all-beef  frankfurters
• 4  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 4 -6  hoagie rolls or 4 -6  hero  rolls, split

Directions

1. AVOCADO-CHILI RELISH:
2. In a bowl whisk together olive oil, cilantro, jalapenos, shallots, and lime juice.
3. Gently fold in tomatoes and avocados.
4. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; set aside.
5. Prepare frankfurters as desired.- (We chose to grill them) over medium heat.
6. In a small bowl, mix the butter and garlic.
7. Spread butter mixture on the sub rolls.
8. In a large frying pan or on a grill rack over medium heat, place the rolls buttered side down and toast until light golden.
9. TO SERVE:
10. Tuck frankfurters in toasted rolls and top with Avocado-Chili Relish. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
11. *When working with hot chile peppers, wear plastic gloves or wash hands well after cutting; the peppers contain oil that may burn skin and eyes.