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Classic Currywurst

This classic German street food features pan-fried sausages generously coated in a sweet and tangy homemade curry ketchup. It's a satisfying and flavorful snack that comes together quickly.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
25 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
489 kcal
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Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Classic Currywurst

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 2 pcsbratwurst sausage
  • 1 tbspvegetable oil

curry ketchup

  • 0.5 cupketchup
  • 1.5 tspcurry powder
  • 1 tspworcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsppaprika
  • 1 tspsugar
  • 2 tbspwater

garnish

  • 0.5 tspcurry powder, for garnish(optional)

Equipment

medium skillet · small saucepan · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare the curry ketchup by combining the ketchup, curry powder, worcestershire sauce, paprika, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.

    About 2 min

  2. 2

    Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it simmers gently and the flavors meld, about 5-7 minutes.

    About 7 min

    Cook’s note: Do not boil the sauce vigorously, just a gentle simmer is enough.

  3. 3

    While the sauce simmers, heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Add the bratwurst sausages to the hot skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

    About 9 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the sausages are fully cooked to an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).

  5. 5

    Remove the cooked sausages from the skillet and let them rest for a minute on a cutting board.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces.

    About 1 min

  7. 7

    Arrange the sliced sausages on serving plates and generously spoon the curry ketchup over them.

    About 1 min

  8. 8

    Optionally, sprinkle with extra curry powder for garnish before serving.

    Cook’s note: Serve immediately with fries or a crusty roll.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
489.4kcal
Protein
16.5g
Carbs
22.8g
Fat
36.6g
Fibre
1.2g
Sugar
16.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover currywurst and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat sausages in a skillet and warm sauce gently on the stove or in the microwave until hot.

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