Currywurst

Currywurst is an iconic street food in Germany, and for good reason! Bratwursts, already delicious on their own, get paired with a flavorful curry ketchup sauce. Let me tell you, the combination will blow you away!

Any recipe with the word “curry” in the name is pretty much Alpana’s territory. That was until I cooked Australian Curried Sausages a few months back. She rolled her eyes at that one, but after eating it she declared it a hit. So now I’m at it again, and this time I’m tapping into my German blood.

Currywurst was supposedly invented in West Berlin by food kiosk owner Herta Heuwer in 1949, and it has since taken over the street food scene all over the country. They love it so much that the state mint even made a commemorative medal in 2019 to honor the dish and its creator.

So naturally, I had to try this famous food myself. Now, there’s one little problem. The original recipe for the sauce, which Heuwer named “chillup”, is lost. She destroyed all records of it before her death.

Well, this may not be the original Currywurst, which is lost to history. But I’ve tried making the sauce a number of times, and this is my favorite version.

And in case you were wondering, yes, Alpana did roll her eyes at this one too. But she liked it so much she kept all the leftovers for herself!

A Note on Curry Powder

You may already have your own favorite brand of curry powder, but if you’re new to this yellow spice mix, I should tell you that there are a few different varieties. And you probably won’t find the best curry powder at your local grocery store, unless it is very well stocked. I would recommend checking specialty stores or buying it online.

For the most authentic flavor, I recommend Madras curry powder. It has a little more punch than your basic curry powder.

I have also tried this recipe with Caribbean curry powder, which we always keep around. It has a little different flavor because it has more turmeric, and adds allspice into the mix. It’s not as authentic for this recipe, but still mighty good.

Note that I have included cayenne pepper as an optional ingredient in the recipe card. The amount used will depend on how much zing the curry powder has. You can omit it entirely, but I like it in there.

How to Make Currywurst

1. Make the Curry Ketchup

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add in garlic and curry powder and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato paste along with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook for 1 minute.

Add ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix well, simmer for 5 minutes.

Allow to cool for a few minutes, then blend smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

2. Cook the Sausages

Heat cooking oil in skillet and cook bratwursts until they are nicely browned up and have an internal temperature of at least 165°F. Alternately, you can grill them, which I like to do when the weather is nice.

3. Serve

Slice bratwurst and serve them over fries, or with crusty bread. Top with curry ketchup, sprinkle on more curry powder, and enjoy.

So there you have it friends, Currywurst, one of the most famous foods from the streets of Berlin. I hope you love it as much as we do.

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Currywurst

Yield: 5 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Currywurst is an iconic street food in Germany, and for good reason! Bratwurst sausages get paired with a tasty curry ketchup. It's so good.

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Ingredients

Curry Ketchup Sauce

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp curry powder
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 2 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

Sausages

• 2 Tbsp cooking oil
• 5 bratwurst

To Serve

• cooked French fries
• more curry powder for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add in garlic and curry powder and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste along with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix well, simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then blend smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
5. Heat cooking oil in skillet and cook bratwursts until they are nicely browned up and have an internal temperature of at least 165°F. (Alternately, you can grill them)
6. Slice bratwurst and serve them over fries. Top with curry ketchup, sprinkle on more curry powder, and enjoy.

Notes

1. As a variation, you can serve currywurst with crusty bread instead of fries.

Nutrition Information

Yield 5 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 553Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 63mgSodium 1300mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 3gSugar 19gProtein 14g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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