The German Kitchen

Anyone that has been to a German city, particularly Berlin, will know that you can’t walk a block without finding an Imbiss (food stand or cart) or pub, that serves Currywurst.  It is the best fast food, that only requires a plastic toothpick to eat. And it is also super easy to make at home.

To make this authentic in appearance and taste, knockwurst is the best to use.  However, I have made it with hot dogs to great effect.  As a German vegetarian recipe option, why not try soy dogs?  The typical side dish to serve this with is french fries, or Pommes.  I make my own, but you could also buy bagged for an even quicker meal.

Difficulty: easy.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes.
Portions: 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of knockwurst (5 links) OR 1 package of hot dogs
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 8-ounce cans of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation:

1. Place butter or margarine in medium saucepan and melt over medium heat.
2. Slice links in rounds about 1/2 inch thick.  Place rounds into pan and brown, stirring often.
3. Stir in sauce.  Add in all seasonings and mix well.
4. Lower heat to medium-low, cover and allow to cook for 10 minutes.  Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
5. Check flavor and add curry at your discretion.  Lower temperature and simmer for 20 minutes more.
6. Serve with french fries on the side, adding enough sauce to dip fries.  You may also sprinkle some curry onto the wurst for garnish.