A delicious pairing of fried or grilled bratwurst (or hotdogs, if you like!) topped with a special condiment of perfectly spiced and seasoned curry ketchup makes up a currywurst dish! A very popular street food that you’ll find all over in Germany especially Berlin, currywurst is often served with french fries. A delicious snack on its own or enjoy it as summer food!
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Hubby and I have been to Germany a few times. We’ve been there as a family a couple of times, sometimes it’s just me and hubby traveling and I have been there on my own, too. It seems like whenever we go back to Europe we find ourselves wanting to make a quick trip to Germany! We’ve both had fun and some not-s0-fun experiences while we were there but at the end of the day, we always had such fond memories. I think that’s why we kept on coming back!
But one thing we really enjoyed there was the food! We are a family of big meat eaters and we certainly love our sausages so going to Germany was a no-brainer! Berlin was the place where I first got acquainted with currywurst. During our family trip in 2015, before we even arrived in Berlin, my hubby Mark couldn’t stop talking about currywurst. He wanted to make sure that all of us got to try it once we touched down in the city! Thankfully, it would be hard to miss currywurst in Berlin as it’s everywhere!
From the time you get off from the train station or from the airport, chances are you’ll find a stand selling currywurst. During our quick stroll in the city shortly after we arrived, we found a small restaurant selling everything currywurst. We were so glad we found a good spot that sold really tasty currywurst. That’s us below enjoying our meal after a very long day of traveling on the train from Prague.
The kids really looked tired and serious in the photo! Thankfully, after a currywurst or two they were back to their cheerful selves!
The photos above and below essentially show what a currywurst is! It is a German sausage (pick the bratwurst of your choice!), often cut into slices and served drizzled with curry-flavored sauce (curry ketchup) and dusted on top with some more with curry powder. It is usually paired with some fries or bread roll on the side and, if you fancy, a German beer. Doesn’t that make you hungry? It sure made me want to get some brats and start grilling!
And now you can make a delicious currywurst in the comfort of your home! This is my spin on Berlin’s favorite condiment! It’s pretty easy to make and is really customizable to one’s taste and spice preference. So next time you grill some sausages or hotdogs, leave out the ordinary ketchup and mustard and try this instead! You’d be so delighted and this would become your favorite, promise!!!
Before I go, perhaps you might want to check out our travel feature on Munich and Berlin. Very interesting and now I’d love to go back and revisit these places and enjoy some currywurst while I’m at it!
A delicious pairing of fried or grilled bratwurst (or hotdogs, if you like!) topped with a special condiment of perfectly spiced and seasoned curry ketchup! A very popular street food that you'll find all over in Germany especially Berlin, it is often served with french fries. A delicious snack or enjoy it as summer food!
In a saucepan, dry fry the curry powder and paprika powder on medium heat for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the butter to the spices; stir to melt the butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and allow to simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Set aside to cool.
Fry or grill the desired amount of bratwurst, franks, or hotdogs. Cook the fries, if you wish to serve these with fries. Alternatively, the brats may be served with bread rolls instead of fries.
To serve, drizzle the curry ketchup over the cooked bratwurst and fries. Sprinkle with a little more curry powder on top, if desired.
Combine tomato sauce, cider vinegar, curry powder, paprika, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
It is typically served on prepared meats such as frikandel, or on French fries. In Germany, it is the basis of the dish currywurst, one of the most popular in the country.
It would seem currywurst was not born of German culinary tradition, but more of post-war circ*mstance. For starters, the two main ingredients — ketchup and curry powder — were first introduced to German pantries during the US and British occupation.
Currywurst was born. Finding resounding success, it quickly spread throughout Berlin and then all over Germany. The dish was not only delicious, but also cheap, easy to prepare and nutritious. It became a staple in sausage stands all over the country.
Yes!Condiments do expire, so it's important to keep an eye on your shelves full of sauces. Any food that's too old can grow bacteria and lose or change its taste over time—even canned food doesn't last forever.
Ketchup. If you've got some ketchup in the refrigerator or the pantry, you can use it in a pinch when you run out of tomato paste. However, since ketchup is sweeter and has a different taste than tomato paste, as well as a different consistency, it isn't our first choice for a substitute.
It is typically served with a roll (Brötchen) or french fries. Pan-fry a boiled wurst or bratwurst in a little hot oil until slightly browned. Cut the sausage into 1 inch pieces. Arrange the pieces on a plate.
Store in the pantry for up to 1 year. Once opened, store in the fridge and, if using jars, always use a clean spoon to retrieve your ketchup to prevent mould.
Berlin legend says that Herta Heuwer, from Königsberg, invented the currywurst sauce by experimenting at her stall in Berlin-Charlottenburg in 1949. People from the Ruhr-area say that the sauce was accidentally invented by a sausage stall owner in Essen, who dropped a can with curry powder into some ketchup.
To order a currywurst, ask for it skin on by saying "currywurst mit darm" or without skin by saying "currywurst ohne darm". I recommend with skin as it adds a delightful crunchy layer. If your taste buds are craving heat, ask for the sauce to be "scharf" (spicy).
The currywurst isn't so much a type of sausage but more so a dish made with bratwurst that's first boiled, then fried, and finally doused in a sauce of tomatoes and Worcestershire and dusted with curry powder. It deserves a special mention because it's an icon of German popular culture.
Currywurst (German: [ˈkœʁiˌvʊɐ̯st]) is a fast food dish of German origin consisting of steamed, fried sausage, usually pork (German: Bratwurst), typically cut into bite-sized chunks and seasoned with curry ketchup, a sauce based on spiced ketchup or tomato paste topped with curry powder, or a ready-made ketchup ...
It's great with tuna or potato salad sandwiches, vegetable sticks. Dipping sausages in curry ketchup to really bring out the meaty flavor. It's also great with fried potatoes and omelets. Make a richly satisfying dressing.
The currywurst isn't so much a type of sausage but more so a dish made with bratwurst that's first boiled, then fried, and finally doused in a sauce of tomatoes and Worcestershire and dusted with curry powder. It deserves a special mention because it's an icon of German popular culture.
1 cup of Tomato Ketchup. 1/4 teaspoon of Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of soda works just as well)4 – 5 teaspoons of Mild Curry Powder. 2 teaspoons of Smoked Paprika.
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