Carrot hot dogs are perfect vegan alternative which have a similar taste and can be topped with the toppings of your choice.
Ingredients:
- 6 carrots, peeled and trimmed to look like a hot dog
 - 6 finger buns
 - 200ml soy sauce
 - 30ml liquid smoke
 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
 - 30ml maple syrup
 - 30ml tomato paste
 - 400ml water
 
Method:
- Boil the carrots for around 10 minutes or until it forms a similar texture to a hot dog.
 - Mix the other ingredients in bowl to form the marinade and pour it into a shallow dish.
 - Remove the carrots and pierce with a cocktail stick so it absorbs more marinade.
 - Place the carrots in the marinade and allow them to marinade for at least 2 hours but for best results overnight.
 - Heat a skillet over a medium heat and place the carrots on top to heat up and to get grill marks. brush with extra marinade whilst they are cooking.
 - Serve in finger buns with your condiments of choice!
 

