You Can Find The Trendy Korean-Style Corn Dogs At Costco

Getting discounted groceries from America's favorite bulk food retailer is always a treat. It becomes even more of a treat when you find tasty meals and snacks at Costco that you can't get at your other local grocery stores. If you love international dishes, then walking up and down each aisle to see what's available can be a foodie's paradise. Grab a box of savory tonkatsu here, a slab of Norwegian smoked salmon there, and a freezer bag full of gamja hot dogs, of course. Unlike American corn dogs, this Asian snack is completely unique due to the various toppings and fillings you can include with the sausage before the deep frying process begins. It can also be filled with deliciously melty mozzarella cheese.

Gamja hot dogs, or Korean hot dogs, were thought to have appeared in the '80s and can be found in South Korean night markets as a street food delicacy. Instead of cornmeal batter, this Korean dish is typically covered in diced potatoes and fried in sweet rice flour dough, giving it a pleasantly crunchy exterior that texture lovers will especially enjoy. So instead of having your typical side of fries with your corn dog, on gamja hot dogs, the fries are just a part of the hot dog itself. You can also eat them coated with breadcrumbs, cornflakes, or even ramen noodles, dusted with sugar, and drizzled in sauces. Costco Canada has them in stock, and the U.S. could be next.