Currywurst (grilled sausage and tomato curry sauce served with fries) – Currywurst mit pommes

Atsuko

June 24, 2023

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Currywurst is a beloved specialty of Berlin, showcasing the city’s bold flavors and casual charm. This iconic dish—a simple grilled sausage topped with a tangy tomato curry sauce—is enjoyed at food stalls, restaurants, and bars throughout the city. While some enjoy it with just a sprinkle of curry powder over ketchup, we’re taking it up a notch with a homemade sauce that’s bursting with flavor. It’s easy to prepare and will transport you straight to the lively streets of Berlin from the comfort of your kitchen. Pair it with a cold beer🍺, and you’ve got yourself the perfect taste of Berlin at home!

Expense

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Preparation

50 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

150 g

Sausage of your choice
50 g

Tomato ketchup
30 g

Onion
3.75 g

Curry powder
A little Chili powder
3.75 ml

Olive oil
3.75 ml

Water
3.75 g

Tomato paste
3.75 ml

Balsamic vinegar
3.75 ml

Honey
150 g

Potatoes
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
7.5 ml

Olive oil

Cooking time: Approximately 40-50 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

500–600g of sausage of your choice
200g of tomato ketchup for the sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of curry powder (mild spiciness is recommended)
A little chili powder (mild variety is recommended)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons of honey

French fries:

600g of potatoes, cut into fries
1 teaspoon of salt
Appropriate amount of pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil

How to make it:

For the Tomato Curry Sauce:

1/ Finely chop the onion.

2/ Heat the olive oil in a pot, add the chopped onion, and sauté until translucent.

3/ Stir in the curry powder and chili powder, then add the tomato paste mixed with water. Cook briefly while stirring.

4/ Add the tomato ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 5–10 minutes.

5/ Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more curry powder or chili powder as desired.

For the French Fries:

6/ Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into evenly sized pieces, leaving the skin on (peel them if preferred).
7/ Place the potato pieces in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

8/ Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the potatoes in a single layer without overlapping.

9/ Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

For the Sausage:

10/ While the fries are baking, make shallow cuts in the sausages and pan-fry them until browned and cooked through.

11/ Once done, cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces.

To Serve:

12/ Arrange the sausages and French fries on a plate, pour the tomato curry sauce over the sausages, and serve. For an extra kick, sprinkle with more curry powder if desired.

Grilled sausage, curry tomato sauce, french fries, pickles, beer and fork on a plate — Umami Sans Frontieres Copyrights 2023

Tips for the Perfect Currywurst:
⭐ Spice it up your way! We use mildly spicy curry powder and chili powder for the tomato curry sauce, but feel free to choose a spicier option if you prefer. It pairs amazingly with a cold beer!

⭐ Secret ingredient alert! Add a splash of soy sauce to the tomato curry sauce for an extra depth of flavor. Give it a try and make it your own!

⭐Keep an eye on the fries. Baking time can vary depending on your oven, so check regularly to ensure they turn out perfectly crispy.

⭐ Save a step with the fries! If you’d like to skip using a bowl, place the potato pieces directly on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season them right there. One less dish to clean😉!

⭐ Go full German! Serve with cornichons or a dollop of mustard for an authentic German-style twist.