Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Currywurst (German sausage in curry sauce)

Login to Save
Cook Like A German
Cook Like A German
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Cook Like A German to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Currywurst

Cultural Context

Currywurst originated in Berlin in the late 1940s, created by Herta Heuwer who combined German sausages with a spicy curry sauce. This dish quickly became a beloved street food, symbolizing post-war culinary innovation. Today, it's enjoyed throughout Germany and has inspired variations worldwide, including vegetarian options and different sauces, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

GermanDEmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 bratwurst
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup curry ketchup
1/4 cup Kansas City barbecue sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons pickle juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 lb fingerling potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bratwurst

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and turmeric

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade tomato puree

Tomato sauce has less sugar than commercial ketchup.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

1

Cut fingerling potatoes into small slices to make homemade fries.

2

Air fry or bake the sliced potatoes until cooked.

3

Cook bratwurst in a cast-iron skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

4

Remove bratwurst from the skillet and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add chopped onions and a little oil, cooking until transparent.

6

Add garlic to the onions and cook for an additional minute.

7

Deglaze the skillet with beef broth and add pickle juice.

8

Incorporate tomato paste, curry ketchup, and Kansas City barbecue sauce into the mixture.

9

Add spices: curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and chili to taste.

10

Return the sliced bratwurst to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.

11

Plate the homemade fries and top with the bratwurst and curry sauce.

12

Garnish with sea salt and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillsaucepanknifecutting boardplatepot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutensulfites

Also Known As

Currywurst mit PommesCurry sausage
Local Name: Currywurst

More Currywurst Videos

(20 videos)

Similar German Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)