Currywurst with Crispy Fries
Currywurst is a beloved German street food, offering a delightful mix of flavorful sausages drenched in a rich curry-infused sauce, served alongside crispy fries. This recipe combines the iconic currywurst with a side of golden-brown potato fries to create a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to please anyone craving something savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Currywurst:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Veal Sausages (Wurstel di vitello) | 4 |
| Curry Powder | 1 tbsp |
| White Onions (Cipolle bianche) | 1, finely chopped |
| Ground Curry Powder | 4 tsp |
| Paprika Powder | 1 tsp |
| Ground Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Fine Salt | To taste |
| Water | 2 cups |
| Sweet Paprika | 1 tsp |
| Tomato Passata (Passata di pomodoro) | 250g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | To taste |
| Ketchup Sauce | 250g |
For the Fries:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Regular Potatoes (Patate) | 200g |
| Sweet Potatoes (Patate americane) | 200g |
| Fine Salt | To taste |
| Seed Oil (for frying) | As needed |
Instructions
1. Prepare the Currywurst Sauce:
- Begin by finely chopping the white onion. Heat a bit of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook it until it softens and becomes translucent.
- Once the onions are softened, add the paprika, ground curry, cumin, and sweet paprika to the pan. Stir well to combine and let the spices bloom for about a minute.
- Pour in the tomato passata and mix it thoroughly. Add salt to taste. Let the sauce simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens into a rich, flavorful consistency. Once done, remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Fries:
- Peel the sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. Cut the sweet potatoes into approximately 1.5 cm thick sticks, about 8-9 cm long. For the regular potatoes, use a mandolin to slice them thinly into chips.
- Heat the seed oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the sweet potato fries first. Fry them for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Next, fry the regular potato chips in the same oil. Fry them until crispy and golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Season with fine salt while hot.
3. Cook the Veal Sausages:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and dissolve the tablespoon of curry powder into the water. Once itβs boiling, add the veal sausages and cook them for 8-10 minutes, until heated through.
- After boiling, transfer the sausages to a hot grill or frying pan to sear them. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes until they are well-browned and crispy.
4. Assemble and Serve:
- To serve, place the grilled sausages on a plate. Generously spoon the curry sauce over the sausages.
- Serve the currywurst with a side of crispy fries, ensuring each bite is complemented by the savory sauce and golden fries.
- Enjoy your homemade currywurst with fries! Guten Appetit!
This dish is perfect for a hearty meal that combines the boldness of currywurst with the comfort of crispy fries. Whether youβre hosting a casual dinner or craving a delicious street-food-inspired dish, currywurst with fries is an irresistible choice that is sure to be loved by all!
