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Currywurst + Curry Ketchup Recipe

Currywurst with homemade Currywurst Ketchup is great for snack, appetizer, or even as a meal on its own. Trust me, it's so easy to prepare at home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs bratwurst
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 pc dried chili pepper
  • 3 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 1 & 3/4 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is ready, add the chopped onions.
  • Cook until they turn soft, then add the brown sugar, cinnamon powder, curry powder, salt, dried chili pepper, and tomato paste.
  • Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook everything for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour pineapple juice and vinegar.
  • Mix and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes.
  • Turn the heat up to medium and cover the saucepan with a lid.
  • Bring to a boil, then adjust heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, mix, then remove it from the heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blitz your curry ketchup.
  • Set your currywurst sauce aside to cool.
  • Pour the remaining olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is ready, fry the bratwurst, turning on all sides, to make sure they're evenly cooked.
  • Slice the fried bratwurst into small rounds (no more than 1-inch thick), then serve with the cooled curry ketchup.
  • Sprinkle with more curry powder and serve with some fries --- enjoy!

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Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1:  Make sure you don't rush the cooking of the spices and tomato paste. It's crucial to ensure that all their flavors come out before adding the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook's Tip #2:  A stand blender or a food processor will work as well in case you do not have an immersion blender.
  • Cook's Tip #3:  Taste (and adjust, if needed) the seasoning of the currywurst ketchup before and after using the immersion blender.
  • Cook's Tip #4:  If you are using fresh bratwurst, refer to How to Cook Bratwurst to ensure that they are properly cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 3147mg | Potassium: 1772mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1670IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 7mg