When a bratwurst meets a deep and flavorful currywurst sauce, an epic combination is born.
In search of an authentic German pretzel
The one thing (after the beer) that we knew we wanted while in Munich was a brezel. A jumbo, authentic, brezel. (No, that’s not a typo. Brezel is German for pretzel.)
Our final day there, we set out to find one. Problem being, it was Sunday, during a holiday weekend, so nothing was open. There wasn’t a brezel to be found anywhere on the streets of Munich.
A few very hungry and tired hours later, we finally headed into the one place that was open: the train station.
There we finally found our brezels, and another dish that shook our understanding of sausage: currywurst.
Oktoberfest Fare
Of course during Oktoberfest, you can’t only drink beer for 16 days straight.
There has to be some food mixed in.
Many traditional dishes have become favorites such as: sausages, potato pancakes, sauerkraut or cabbage, spatzle, and currywurst.
Bratwurst, meet Currywurst Sauce
The currywurst we ate in that train station was probably similar to what would be served on the Oktoberfest grounds.
It was a hefty sausage, slathered in a sweet and spicy curry sauce.
The dish was served in one of those disposable paper boats that really should be used to serve something dry.
Like popcorn.
But, no.
In this instance, it was asked to be the vehicle for transporting piping hot sausage and curry sauce.
The sauce seeped through the paper boat and through the pile of napkins we grabbed when we saw the potentially disastrous situation that lay ahead.
One bite in though, and we had completely forgotten about the mess.
We were WAY too busy licking the sauce off of our fingers. (Who really needs a fork to eat a steaming hot sausage covered in curry sauce anyway?)
Our train station currywurst was served with a roll, but, fries are a traditional side, perfect for dipping your extra curry sauce.
Currywurst with Baked Dill Wedge Fries
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 3 large baking potatoes
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 2 tsp dill
- 1 tsp salt
For the Sauce
- 1 lb tomatoes, whole, cored (with stem spot taken out)
- 1 tsp salted butter
- 1 onion, diced fine
- 2 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Can’t forget the brats!
- 1 lb bratwurst
Instructions
For the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Cut potatoes into wedges. Place wedges in a large bowl, add oil, dill and salt. Toss to coat.
- Place seasoned wedges on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and bake 30 minutes, stirring half-way through, until potatoes are crisp and tender.
For the Currywurst
- In a medium soup pot, heat 2 quarts of water to boiling. Drop the whole tomatoes into the water and boil for 1 minute. Remove the tomatoes from the water, place on a wire rack, and let them cool to touch. When the tomatoes are cool, peel them and discard the skins.
- Place the peeled tomatoes in the bowl of your food processor. Process until pureed.
- Heat the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and mix until well coated. Add 1 Tbsp water and cover the pan. Cook over medium heat until the onions begin to caramelize, 5 min, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato puree, curry powder, and paprika to onions. Mix well. Add the sugar and red wine vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat until thick, 10 min.
- Remove the sauce from the pan to a bowl and wipe the pan out slightly.
- Add the bratwurst to the pan and cook, covered, until firm (5-7 min). Remove cooked brats from pan and slice into rounds. Return rounds to the pan, cover in the curry sauce and simmer, 5 min, over medium low heat.
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Sarah is one of Curious Cuisiniere’s founding duo. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
Bernd
Tuesday 16th of November 2021
Growing up in germany eating countless currywurst out of paper boats i never had them leaking Must have been recycled once
Sarah Ozimek
Wednesday 17th of November 2021
Must have been, because ours made an awful mess!
Betsy @ Desserts Required
Friday 4th of October 2013
I'm still trying to understand why you needed something other than beer for 16 days! Just kidding!!
Looks delish. Thank you for a new recipe!
Sophia Del Gigante
Friday 4th of October 2013
This sounds delicious!! I never heard of this, but it sounds AMAZING!! YUM!