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Nutritional Values
470kcal
16gProtein
36gCarbs
30gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Berlin Curry Sausage
How to order / say it
Say it
Currywurst — [Kur-ree-vurst]
Order
I'd like a Currywurst, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern eine Currywurst, bitte.
Say locally
A steamed and fried pork sausage sliced and seasoned with curry ketchup.
Why try it?
Currywurst is perhaps the quintessential street food of Berlin, representing the city’s eclectic mix and culinary innovation. It's a testament to Berlin’s ability to reinvent and embrace influences.
How it tastes
The sausage is usually juicy and savory, offering a slight crispiness when fried. The tangy and subtly spicy curry ketchup provides a uniquely delicious twist.
Origin & History — first documented: 1949
Currywurst was invented by Herta Heuwer in post-war Berlin in 1949. As Berlin rebuilt itself, this affordable dish became emblematic of the city's post-war identity.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 2 Pork sausage
- 🥣 100 ml Curry ketchup
- 🧂 2 tbsp Curry powder
- 🧄 1 small Onion
- 🫒 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 🌾 1 Baguette
Method
- 1 Steam the sausages for 10 minutes.
- 2 Fry sausages in a skillet until browned.
- 3 Slice sausages and top with curry ketchup and curry powder.
- 4 Serve with sliced onions and baguette.
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