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A plate with grilled sausages topped with a zesty orange sauce, evoking an authentic German touch, accompanied by a sliced bun and a small bowl of dipping sauce, placed on a light-colored surface with a napkin on the side.

Authentic German Currywurst Recipe

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A popular German street food featuring sliced sausage topped with a spicy curry ketchup sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine German
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $10
Shopping Cost$25

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 German sausages bratwurst or bockwurst
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 crusty rolls or bread

Instructions
 

Cook the sausages:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
    4 German sausages, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Prepare the curry ketchup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using), and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir well and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar, Salt and pepper to taste

Assemble the currywurst:

  • Place the sliced sausages on a plate and drizzle with the curry ketchup sauce. Serve with crusty rolls or bread on the side.
    4 crusty rolls

Notes

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
Serve with fries for a more traditional German street food experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 881mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1444IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Currywurst, German Street Food, Spicy Sausage, Traditional Recipe

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