The famous German Currywurst!
Germans, most especially Berliners lay claim to this particular type of pork sausage that can be found all over Germany, but usually in the more metropolitan areas.
Currywurst is a traditional German dish consisting of pork sausage cut into slices and seasoned with curry sauce and curry powder. Currywurst is often sold as a take-out/take-away food, often at kiosks along the city streets. It is usually served with powdered french fries or bread rolls.
The type of sausage used and the ingredients of the sauce varies between different areas of the country and the different metropolitan hubs and there are disputes over where currywurst was originally invented and which version is the best.
It is somewhat of an acquired taste but if you're ever in Germany be sure to give it a try- they're often very inexpensive and can be eaten on the go.
Currywurst Recipe
can't make it to Germany? take a shot at making your own Currywurst with this recipe!
INGREDIENTS* 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
* 1 pound knockwurst
* 2 tablespoons chili sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pinch paprika
* Curry powder to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to Broil/Grill.
2. Pour tomato sauce into a large saucepan, then stir in the chili sauce, onion salt, sugar and pepper. Let simmer over medium heat, occasionally stirring; bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer another 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, broil/grill knockwurst sausage for 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Slice into pieces 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.
4. Pour tomato sauce mixture over sausage, then sprinkle all with paprika and curry powder and serve. (Serve with bread roll or french fries!)
Currywurst and other German foods and guides of interest.
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All about Currywurst.
What makes a good currywurst? Who invented it? watch this to find out more!
Best currywurst poll!
The Currywurst Club of Hamburg
Because it's good enough to form a support club about!
These club members take their currywurst very seriously!http://www.wurstflash.de/club.html
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