Currywurst

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Currywurst hot dog

Sliced bratwurst sausage smothered in ketchup-based curry sauce and dusted with curry powder; often served with a bun as a 'hotdog style' variant.

Authentic Currywurst hot dog
History

Berlin’s currywurst—credited to Herta Heuwer in 1949—features sliced sausage in a spiced curry‑ketchup sauce, usually served with fries or a roll. When served in a bun as a handheld, it becomes a practical hot‑dog‑adjacent form recognized by Berlin snack stands.

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Authentic Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 German bratwurst (Finely ground, pre-cooked preferred)
  • 1 cup Tomato ketchup
  • 2-3 tablespoons Curry powder (Mild, yellow variety)
  • 1 Small onion (Finely diced)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (Minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons Brown sugar (Or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda (Reduces acidity)
  • 4 Crusty bread rolls (Brötchen preferred)

Instructions

  1. Heat ketchup in saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add baking soda and stir until foaming subsides.
  3. Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Add tomato paste and cook briefly until fragrant.
  6. Add curry powder and cook 30 seconds to release flavors.
  7. Combine with warmed ketchup, add Worcestershire, sugar, and vinegar.
  8. Simmer 5-15 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Grill bratwurst until crispy and browned outside.
  10. Slice bratwurst into bite-sized pieces.
  11. Pour curry sauce over sliced sausage.
  12. Sprinkle additional curry powder on top.
  13. Serve with crusty bread rolls. This is authentic Berlin street food!

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