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Currywurst
Germany
Invented in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer using ketchup and curry powder from British soldiers. Berlin alone sells 70 million currywurst per year.
Berlin's iconic street food — steamed then fried pork sausage smothered in curried ketchup. The post-club food of a generation.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
4bratwurst or pork sausages
300mlketchup
2 tspcurry powder
1 tsppaprika
half tspcayenne
chipsto serve
Method
1
Steam sausages 5 minutes then fry in oil until golden and crispy.
2
Mix ketchup with curry powder, paprika and cayenne. Heat gently.
3
Slice sausages into bite-sized pieces. Pour hot curry sauce over.
4
Serve with chips.
Chef's Tip
Steam before frying — this keeps it juicy inside while crisping the outside.
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