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How to Make German Currywurst - Bratwurst in Curry Ketchup

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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
3 bratwurst
1/2 onion
1.5 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon curry powder
cayenne pepper to taste
vegetable oil

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

Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan over low heat.

2

Add half a red onion, chopped, and stir it around.

3

Add a generous teaspoon of curry powder and stir to cook the rawness out of the spices.

4

Add about half a cup of water to the pan and allow it to cook down.

5

Once the onions are softened, add 1.5 cups of ketchup to the pan.

6

Add the remaining water and bring the mixture to a simmer.

7

Cook the bratwurst slowly in another pan to avoid splitting, flipping them occasionally.

8

Once the bratwurst are cooked, chop them into bite-sized pieces.

9

Add the chopped bratwurst to the curry ketchup sauce and stir to combine.

10

Let the bratwurst simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensulfites

Also Known As

Currywurst mit PommesCurry sausage
Local Name: Currywurst

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