Currywurst Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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What kind of sausage is used for currywurst? ›

Currywurst (German: [ˈkœʁiˌvʊɐ̯st]) is a fast food dish of German origin consisting of steamed, fried sausage, usually pork (German: Bratwurst), typically cut into bite-sized chunks and seasoned with curry ketchup, a sauce based on spiced ketchup or tomato paste topped with curry powder, or a ready-made ketchup ...

The currywurst isn't so much a type of sausage but more so a dish made with bratwurst that's first boiled, then fried, and finally doused in a sauce of tomatoes and Worcestershire and dusted with curry powder. It deserves a special mention because it's an icon of German popular culture.

It is typically served with a roll (Brötchen) or french fries. Pan-fry a boiled wurst or bratwurst in a little hot oil until slightly browned.

What is a currywurst made of? The sausage used in currywurst can vary depending on region and personal preference. Most of the sausages used are pork sausages, but there are also beef or poultry variants. The sausage is grilled or pan-fried, cut into slices and then coated with the curry sauce.

Bratwurst is typically prepared in a natural casing and tends to have a higher fat content than sausage. Regional variations include the use of different spices and meats. Common bratwurst seasonings include ginger, garlic, marjoram, paprika, sage, cumin, nutmeg, caraway, and coriander.

To order a currywurst, ask for it skin on by saying "currywurst mit darm" or without skin by saying "currywurst ohne darm". I recommend with skin as it adds a delightful crunchy layer. If your taste buds are craving heat, ask for the sauce to be "scharf" (spicy).

Käsekrainer (German: [ˈkɛːzəˌkʁaɪ̯nɐ]) is a type of lightly smoked Brühwurst containing roughly torn bits of pork and 10% to 20% cheese (for example Emmentaler) cut into small cubes. They are sold all over Austria at Würstelstand outlets. It is a variety of Carniolan sausage.

When pairing wine with Currywurst, it's important to consider these flavor components and find a wine that can balance the sweetness and spice, while also complementing the savory sausage. A dry German Riesling would be a good match for Currywurst.

And yet, currywurst — sliced sausage topped with a tomato sauce flavoured by spices including yellow curry powder, paprika and potentially a few secret ingredients too — has been a German favourite for over half a century. It can be eaten at almost any time of day, and at any level of intoxication.

Combine tomato sauce, cider vinegar, curry powder, paprika, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.

What ethnicity is curry chicken? ›

Indian subcontinent

Indian cuisine has a large amount of regional variation, with many variations on the basic chicken curry recipe. Indian chicken curry typically starts with whole spices, heated in oil. A sauce is then made with onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes, and powdered spices.

Bratwurst. Bratwurst is likely the most popular German wurst and is made from pork, beef, marjoram, caraway, garlic, and many other spices.

For instance, brats are often seasoned with nutmeg, ginger, caraway and sage, while people quite often infuse kielbasa with garlic. This also leads to a different taste for each sausage. If you compare bratwurst vs. Italian sausage, for instance, you will find the latter much sweeter due to the anise and fennel.