German Currywurst
A beloved Berlin street food classic featuring succulent kosher beef sausages smothered in a rich, spiced tomato-curry sauce.
Ingredients
- •4 large kosher beef sausages (frankfurter or knackwurst style)
- •1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower)
- •1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- •1 cup tomato ketchup
- •1/2 cup tomato passata or tomato sauce
- •1 tablespoon mild curry powder
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar
- •1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (ensure it is anchovy-free/kosher)
- •Extra curry powder for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the curry powder and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the ketchup, tomato passata, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan.
- 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- 5
While the sauce simmers, grill or pan-fry the beef sausages in a separate skillet with a light coating of oil until browned and cooked through.
- 6
Remove the sausages from the heat, slice them into bite-sized rounds, and place them in serving bowls.
- 7
Pour the warm curry sauce generously over the sliced sausages.
- 8
Finish by dusting the top with an extra pinch of curry powder before serving with a side of fries or crusty bread.
💡 Chef tips
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend the onion and tomato mixture with an immersion blender before adding the sausages.
- The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator; it actually tastes better as the spices meld over time.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the sauce while it simmers.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should feature golden-brown, savory beef sausages coated in a glossy, sweet-and-tangy tomato sauce with a distinct, aromatic curry fragrance.