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Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until translucent and soft.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder and the smoked paprika to the onions. Toast the spices for 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder and the smoked paprika","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the tomato ketchup, balsamic vinegar, honey, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Stir in the tomato ketchup, balsamic vinegar, honey, and cayenne pepper","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the Bratwurst sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)).","group":"Cooking the Meat","title":"Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Meat"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized rounds. Arrange on a plate, pour the warm sauce generously over the top, and dust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of curry powder.","group":"Plating","title":"Slice the cooked sausages","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"For the most authentic experience, use a high-quality German Bratwurst (veal or pork). The sauce should be slightly sweet, tangy, and have a noticeable kick from the curry powder. Traditionally served with fries (Pommes) or a hard bread roll.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","simmer"],"equipment":["frying pan","saucepan","chef's knife"],"diet":[],"allergens":["mustard","celery","sulfites"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"Standard street food portion"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The curry sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and reheated on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover sliced sausage and sauce in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan over low heat with a teaspoon of water to loosen the sauce."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcurrywurst_e8da2dfc54%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=43a7012f-5fcb-4f00-b147-61f136f32b87","imageAlt":"Classic Currywurst — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["currywurst","german","street food","sausage","quick lunch"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Currywurst","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:41:18.564Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:41:18.564Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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