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German Currywurst

Cultural Context

Currywurst originated in Berlin in the 1940s, created by a woman who served it to American soldiers. The dish quickly became a beloved street food, symbolizing post-war German culture and culinary creativity. Today, it's enjoyed across Germany, often served with fries and a side of curry sauce, and has inspired variations worldwide, including vegetarian options and gourmet interpretations.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 onions
1 tablespoon tomato paste
250 milliliters tomato sauce
3 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
5 tablespoons ketchup
spritz of soy sauce
3 teaspoons curry spice
chili spice (cayenne pepper)
sausages (beef, pork, or chicken)
oil
salt
pepper
oregano
paprika
potatoes

pork sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: beef sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while beef sausage is often less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier, while store-brand options are budget-friendly.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Garam masala offers a different flavor profile, while individual spices can be more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Chop 2 onions.

2

Saute onions in a cast iron pan with oil until fragrant.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and fry it alongside the onions.

4

Splash the mixture with a tablespoon or two of water and stir to combine.

5

Pour in 250 milliliters of tomato sauce.

6

Add 3 tablespoons of dark balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, 5 tablespoons of ketchup, a spritz of soy sauce, and 3 teaspoons of curry spice.

7

Mix in salt and pepper to taste.

8

Transfer sauce to a jar or keep it warm.

9

Heat a cast iron pan and fry sausages until done.

10

Score sausages and brush some sauce over them on both sides.

11

Cut sausages into bite-sized pieces after frying.

12

Arrange sausages on a plate and pour heated currywurst sauce over them.

13

Dust the top of sausages with curry powder.

14

Serve with baked potato wedges or fries.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

cast iron panknifecutting boardjarplateoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Currywurst
Local Name: Currywurst

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