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Delicious homemade currywurst with spicy curry ketchup served with fries.

Currywurst

A delicious German street food made of sausage slices topped with a spicy curry ketchup sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: German, Street Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the curry-ketchup sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste for deeper tomato flavor
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey depending on your taste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or mild vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne or chili flakes if you want heat
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 splash Worcestershire sauce optional for extra savory flavor
For the sausages
  • 4 pieces German-style sausages such as bratwurst or bockwurst

Method
 

Making the curry-ketchup sauce
  1. Warm the oil in a small pot, then stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, curry powder, paprika, and any additional spices.
  3. Simmer on low for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Adjust sweetness and heat to taste, adding sugar or water as necessary.
Preparing the sausage
  1. Choose your preferred cooking method: pan sear, oven bake, or grill.
  2. Cook the sausages until browned and cooked through, then let them rest.
  3. Slice the sausages into bite-size pieces.
Serving
  1. Place the sausage pieces on a plate, drizzle with warm sauce, and sprinkle with extra curry powder.
  2. Serve with fries, crusty rolls, or a simple salad.

Notes

Currywurst is a casual dish that can be modified to suit your tastes. It keeps well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Adjust the sauce sweetness and heat slowly to your preference.